SLMP Student Project Grants

Do Real Conservation Work. Build Your Future. Get Funded.

Want to work outdoors, use cool equipment, and make a real difference in the environment?

The Society of Lake Management Professionals (SLMP) funds student-led projects that improve lakes, ponds, and aquatic systems.

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🔬 Project Ideas:

     ✅Water quality testing & pond health

     ✅ Aquatic weed & algae management

     ✅ Fisheries & habitat work

     ✅ Conservation & watershed science

     ✅ Stormwater pond improvements

💡 Why Apply?

     ✅Gain real-world experience

     ✅Get mentored by industry pros

     ✅Present at the SLMP National Summit

     ✅Build your resume or SAE project

     ✅Explore college majors & careers

📌 Who Can Apply?

     ✅High school & undergraduate students.

💰 Funding

     ✅Up to $10,000 total available for projects.

📝 Application

     ✅Click here to review the full application requirements

     ✅Click here to complete the application.
     ✅Deadline: January 15, 2026

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Please describe your project. The committee will assess and prioritize issues of greatest conservation need, and provide funds for research that addresses the science, technology, tools, best management practices, and monitoring protocols needed for successful fisheries management in small private impoundments. Proposals will be scored using the eligibility requirements and metrics described on the grant webpage at www.lakeprofessionals.org/grant-requirements *

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