PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition that empowers young changemakers to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities. Young leaders will first identify threats to local ecosystems and then propose solutions to help preserve, protect, or restore those natural resources directly taking action toward United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 14 and/or 15
This year, EarthEcho is excited to open the OurEcho Challenge STEM competition to youth leaders in the US, ages 13-16. Up to ten finalist teams will advance for a chance to win top prizes of $1,000, $2,500, and $5,000!
NEW THIS YEAR: youth can submit their project entries without an adult mentor or teacher. However, we do encourage youth-led teams to work with an adult mentor or teacher at a local organization or school as the grant prizes will not be awarded to the students directly, but rather to support the project through their supporting organization or school. Full details can be found here
US Deadline: April 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET/ 10:59 PM CT/ 9:59 PM MT /8:59 PM PT/ 5:59 PM HT.
If you have any questions, please contact EarthEcho’s Associate Director of Programs, Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski at kasey@earthecho.org or +1 941-685-9274. Thank you for your support!
MSTA Goes North 4 will be on February 24, 2024 at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Registration- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWYyoialgfbcDvkLnPXKjsezZDR0HMoWE-KVtQSsmbaMyPQg/viewform
Present a Session-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLwgj5No7yfWj3TW0mrJJgundEC3FK5nsUIM2Vx-OXoviEMg/viewform
Middle School Science and Health Teachers- First Come Offier as of 3/1/23
Natural Disasters & Health (NDH) needs teachers for field testing!are conducting an NIH Science Education Partnership Award project named Natural Disasters and Health field test for middle school science classes.. The project includes:
free required support lessons pre and postsurveys for teachers and students, a virtual 90-minute live role-playing simulation
and *$150 compensation for all teachers
In the sim, student emergency teams coordinate disaster response, triage victims, apply knowledge of body systems to apply first aid, and in the emergency room conduct tests to determine what treatment to apply.
contact Dr. Debbie Tyrrell, at dtyrrell@wheeling.edu, regarding your questions.
Funding Opportunity: Empowering K-8 Youth Through Place-Based Education
A total of $2M is available for this funding opportunity, with the number of proposals being funded dependent on the quality and quantity of applications. Applicants must request at least $75,000 for projects, commensurate with the scope of work, that are up to 30 months in duration.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program (GRP) aims to increase the scientific and environmental literacy and problem-solving skills of children and youth in the Gulf of Mexico region. This funding opportunity will support the next generation of informed citizens, scientists, engineers, and decision-makers in understanding the socio-environmental challenges of their local communities. GRP is seeking proposals that engage children and youth in place-based educational activities that will foster the development of the scientific and environmental skills, competencies, and capabilities that are critical to solving complex issues in the Gulf now and into the future.The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program (GRP) aims to increase the scientific and environmental literacy and problem-solving skills of children and youth in the Gulf of Mexico region. This funding opportunity will support the next generation of informed citizens, scientists, engineers, and decision-makers in understanding the socio-environmental challenges of their local communities. GRP is seeking proposals that engage children and youth in place-based educational activities that will foster the development of the scientific and environmental skills, competencies, and capabilities that are critical to solving complex issues in the Gulf now and into the future.
Key Dates
February 1, 2023: Grant cycle opens
March 28, 2023: Grant Submission Help Office Hours 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (Zoom link will be sent to active applicants)
March 29, 2023: Deadline for submission of proposals due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
June 2023: Award selection and notification
August 1, 2023: Anticipated funding start date
January 30, 2026: All projects closed out
Spring 2026: Grantee Peer Learning Meeting
Online submission website: https://gulfresearchprogram.smapply.io/