YOUNG Act of 2025
HR 2971, the YOUNG Act of 2025, creates a new federal grant program to fund youth biodiversity monitoring projects using modern tools like drones, AI, and environmental DNA analysis. It directly supports schools, nonprofits, tribal governments, and local governments that run projects educating young people about wildlife science and conservation. The program allocates $1 million annually (2026-2032) to cover project costs such as supplies, transportation, and permits, with priority given to projects serving underserved communities facing systemic barriers. Grantees must report on participation and grant usage to Congress within two years of enactment.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 21, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2025
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Apr 21, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Apr 21, 2025
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