Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) Grants 2022 [Amount Rs. 99k]: Apply by July 15

 Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) Grants 2022.

About the Grants

Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists offers grants to environmental educators for instruments and supplies to facilitate youth environmental research and data collection and to equip the rising generation with scientific thinking abilities.

YLACES works to provide environmental research opportunities for all students. However, barriers such as lack of school resources, unsafe neighborhoods in which to conduct research and physical limitations of students create obstacles to achieving this goal. 

Further, the negative environmental consequences of laws, regulations and policies, such as pollution, often disproportionately impact vulnerable populations such as minority, economically disadvantaged and immigrant communities. Therefore, the 2022 YLACES grant guidelines are designed to: 

• Provide equitable access to environmental research opportunities for all and 
• Support citizen science activities that will improve understanding of or help to address the environmental and human health challenges faced by the local community

YLACES is soliciting applications for grants. Those working with youth to do research projects through environmental citizen science are invited to submit proposals for support to help acquire the scientific instruments or other necessary data collection tools or materials.

Eligibility

They invite educators to work with students both in formal and informal education settings such as parks or nature centers, in the United States and globally.

Grant Amount

Grantees must commit to coaching students in doing research projects and sharing their observations and reports. Grants of up to $1,250 are available, although larger grants may be considered following consultation with Dr. Dixon Butler (dixon@ylaces.org).

How to Apply?

Interested applicants can apply for grants through this link.

Application Deadline

July 15, 2022

Contact

Email: dixon@ylaces.org

Click here to view the official notification for the Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) Grants 2022.