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Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) is currently accepting applications for its Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) is a grant initiative designed to help educators and organizations move students beyond passive observation into active environmental research. The program emphasizes youth-led scientific inquiry, real-world data collection, and public sharing of environmental research outcomes. Its core goal is to equip the next generation with scientific thinking skills while addressing practical barriers that limit hands-on learning.
RESEARCH GRANTS
LOCAL STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
INTERNATIONAL GRANTS
U.S.-based environmental educators
U.S.-based non-profit or educational organizations
International environmental educators and organizations with GLOBE Program endorsement
Applicants must demonstrate a clear plan for youth-led environmental research and open data sharing.
Applicants should follow these steps:
Identify the appropriate grant category (student research, symposium, or international support).
Define a clear youth-led environmental research objective.
Outline required instruments, supplies, or event costs.
Demonstrate plans for data sharing through public platforms.
If seeking multi-year funding, explain sustainability and partnership strategies.
Submit the application according to YLACES guidelines and timelines.
Apply for YLACES Grant Program
