Proposals Invited for The Algalita Marine Research and Education Student Mini Grant Program Funding 2026, Have an innovative idea to reduce plastic waste in your school or neighborhood? We’re here to support you in bringing it to life!
Plastic pollution isn’t only a waste issue — it starts at the production stage. Our Student Mini-Grants back initiatives that help young people explore the deeper causes of plastic pollution and take meaningful action within their communities. From promoting reusable alternatives on campus to running awareness drives, advocating for policy change, or launching creative upcycling projects, these efforts should empower communities for lasting impact.

Applications for the 2025–2026 cycle will open on October 15, 2025 at 5 PM PT.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.

Last Date of Submission: 15^th January 2026

What’s a mini-grant?

(Proposals Invited for The Algalita Marine Research and Education Student Mini Grant Program Funding 2026)

Mini-Grants are open to students ages 11–25 worldwide who are leading or developing projects that address the root cause of plastic pollution. Projects can take place in your school, neighborhood, or broader community. Each Student Mini-Grant provides $500 to support their unique, solutions focused projects. Each applicant must also identify an adult advisor who can provide guidance and support along the way.

For the 2025-2026 school year, we’ll be awarding 10 individual grants total!

Eligibility Criteria

(Proposals Invited for The Algalita Marine Research and Education Student Mini Grant Program Funding 2026)

To be eligible to apply for a Wayfinder Society Student Mini-Grant, you need to:

• Be between the ages of 11-25 on the application deadline,
• Have an individual account (or student account through your teacher) on Wayfinder Society,
• Have successfully completed these 2 Actions before the application deadline: The Story of Plastic – Watch the Film and The Story of Plastic – System Mapping by following the instructions and completing the form at the bottom of the page, and
• Be dedicated to ending plastic pollution in your classroom, school, community, or beyond.
• Our Student Mini-Grants are open to applicants anywhere in the world!
• We do not discriminate against its applicants based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Eligible Project Examples

(Proposals Invited for The Algalita Marine Research and Education Student Mini Grant Program Funding 2026)

Any new or existing effort focused on addressing the plastic problem including, but not limited to education campaigns, cleanup initiatives, incorporating reusables in school cafeteria, community-based research or hosting a fixit clinic on campus. Here are some examples:

• Campus reuse systems (dish ware programs, water refill stations)
• Fix-It Clinics or repair cafés to keep items in use
• Cleanup campaigns tied to data collection and storytelling
• Education workshops or peer-to-peer campaigns
• Policy advocacy projects (plastic bans, refill policies)
• Creative arts/communication projects that reframe the issue
• A school garden project that reduces cafeteria plastic waste
• Composting program that teaches about food packaging reduction
• Scholarships for students working on plastics-related or circular-economy projects
• Conference attendance that equips students to advocate for plastic reduction solutions

… these are just a few ideas, the options are endless!

Selected grantees will receive ongoing support for their project from Algalita staff throughout the school year. You’ll participate in periodic check-ins with fellow student awardees where we’ll celebrate your wins, problem solve challenges and help you move your project toward success.

How to apply?

• Create a Wayfinder Society individual account or student account with your class if you haven’t already.
• Complete at least these 2 Actions before the application deadline: The Story of Plastic – Watch the Film and The Story of Plastic – System Mapping.
• Complete the application by January 15th, 2026.

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