YLACES Grant Program 2026

📖 About YLACES Grant Program

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
• 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.

🎁 Benefits of YLACES Grant Program

Research Grants

• Educators in the US may apply for grants of up to $1,500 for instruments and supplies to facilitate youth environmental research and data collection.

Local Student Research Symposium

• US environmental educators and organizations may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for local student research symposia (SRS).

International Grants

• International environmental educators or organizations may submit grant proposals for equipment up to $1,500 to facilitate youth environmental research and data collection with endorsement from the GLOBE Program in their country.

✅ YLACES Grant Program Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• U.S.-based environmental educators
• U.S.-based non-profit or educational organizations
• International environmental educators and organizations with GLOBE Program endorsement

Additionally, applicants must:

• Demonstrate a clear plan for youth-led environmental research.
• Ensure open data sharing.

📝 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply

1. Identify the appropriate grant category (student research, symposium, or international support).
2. Define a clear youth-led environmental research objective.
3. Outline required instruments, supplies, or event costs.
4. Demonstrate plans for data sharing through public platforms.
5. If seeking multi-year funding, explain sustainability and partnership strategies.
6. Submit the application according to YLACES guidelines and timelines.

📅 Application Deadline

31 March, 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the YLACES Grant Program.
• Apply for the YLACES Grant Program.

• Educators in the US may apply for grants of up to $1,500 for instruments and supplies to facilitate youth environmental research and data collection.
• US environmental educators and organizations may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for local student research symposia (SRS).
• International environmental educators or organizations may submit grant proposals for equipment up to $1,500 to facilitate youth environmental research and data collection with the endorsement from the GLOBE Program in their country.