Friends of the Dunes Student Research Grant Program

The Friends of the Dunes Student Research Grant Program provides financial support for students wishing to engage in a research project that relates in some way to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Eligible expenses include equipment, supplies, and transportation. 

An amount up to $500 may be requested to be used within the school year, defined as June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012.

Applications may be submitted as early as June 1, 2011 and will be evaluated monthly for as long as funds are available.

Applications will not be accepted after January 15, 2012.

Student applicants must have an Adult Sponsor, who provides guidance and approves the student's research design and safety considerations.

The application form may be printed out here.

Note to teachers:  The purpose of this grant is to support individual students. Through projects supported by this grant, we may learn more about Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. We may also help kindle a passion in a student that leads to a research-related career. Teachers may serve as Adult Sponsors (and are encouraged to do so), but the purpose of this grant is specifically to support individual students. This is not a grant for general classroom supplies and equipment for teachers or schools.