Mel Lane Student Grants

This program offers grants for Stanford student-driven-and-managed environmental projects that make a measurable impact on sustainability issues through direct activities or applied research. Preference is given to projects that focus on environmental sustainability within one of the following topic areas: climate, ecosystem services and conservation, food security, freshwater, oceans, public health and sustainable development.

Projects should involve Stanford students and provide an educational experience for students and the broader community. Please note that this program does not fund thesis or dissertation research or other academic requirements.

The Mel Lane Grants fund projects that offer a measurable impact on an environmental issue through direct activity - including educational activities - or applied research. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,500 with a maximum of $3,000. Please note that this program does not fund thesis/dissertation research or other academic requirements. Final deliverables are due by mid-June.