Deadline: January 15, 2026
Applications are open for the Wayfinder Society Student Mini-Grant 2026. Do you have an idea to tackle plastic pollution in your school or community? They want to help you make it happen! Plastic pollution isn’t just about litter, it’s a production problem.
The Student Mini-Grants fund projects that help students understand the root causes of plastic pollution and take action in their own communities. Whether through reusables on campus, education campaigns, policy advocacy, or creative reuse initiatives, these projects should build local capacity for long-term change.
Grant
Each mini-grant is $500. They will be awarding a total of 10 students with a total allocation of $5,000 USD in this round of mini-grants.
This program is more than just funding. It’s an opportunity to:
- Gain mentorship and guidance from both your chosen advisor and Algalita’s team
- Collaborate on social media coverage on Algalita’s social media channels
- Connect your work to a global community of youth leaders
- Turn your ideas into lasting action against plastic pollution
Eligibility
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 the 2 Actions before the application deadline
- Be dedicated to ending plastic pollution in your classroom, school, community, or beyond
The Student Mini-Grants are open to applicants anywhere in the world!
Application
- 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 15, 2026.
For more information, visit Wayfinder Society Student Mini-Grant.
