AMBASSADOR ACTION FUND

The Ambassador Action Fund is open! 5 Gyres will support Ambassadors in work that aligns closely with our mission and focus areas: Science, Advocacy, and TrashBlitz. Three Ambassadors will be awarded a $500 stipend, along with additional support, mentorship, and resources from 5 Gyres experts. Awardees will be expected to provide updates on their project, including photo/video content that 5 Gyres can share.

PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity is only open to 5 Gyres Ambassadors. If you're not currently an Ambassador, you can apply here today.

Applications open Tuesday, July 1st and close on Friday, July 18th.

About the Science Ambassador Action Fund

The Science Ambassador Action Fund is a small grant ($500) available to early career researchers (students or recent graduates) leading work around plastic pollution, including microplastics. In addition to funding, the Action Fund recipient will receive support from 5 Gyres in mobilizing science to inform change, including training on science communications and preparing policy briefs, if support is requested.

Science Ambassador Action Fund Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Describe your project, timeframe, region (if applicable), and goal.

(Word limit: 300 words)

How will $500 help you advance this project (i.e. supplies, to cover your time, etc.)?

(Word limit: 200 words)

Is there anything else 5 Gyres can provide to help you reach your goal? (mentorship, workshop, etc.)

If awarded, are you willing to provide images and/or updates to share on 5 Gyres marketing channels?

OPTIONAL: Share social media handles

Instagram handle (ex. @5gyres) or links

About the Advocacy Ambassador Action Fund

The Advocacy Ambassador Action Fund is a small grant ($500) available to any U.S.-based Ambassador interested in advocating for solutions around plastic pollution, including microplastics. Ambassadors can spearhead efforts in their own communities, or join 5 Gyres in furthering our priority policies. Ambassador-led activities can include meeting with your Congressmember or Councilmember, tabling to collect signatures, mobilizing your community, and more. There is also an opportunity to use the funds to join 5 Gyres at a Lobby Day in Sacramento or DC. Action Fund recipients will receive additional support from 5 Gyres, including advocacy training, preparing policy briefs, and more.

Advocacy Ambassador Action Fund Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Which of these best describes you?

I’m already working on specific legislation (bill, ordinance, resolution, or policy).

I'm interested in joining 5 Gyres' advocacy efforts.

If you’re already working on specific legislation, please describe your goal, timeframe, and region. If there is a link to the bill text, please include that.

(Word limit: 300 words) *Please note that priority is given to work related to microplastics and/or microfibers.

If you’re interested in joining 5 Gyres’ advocacy efforts, please describe how you anticipate furthering our priority policies.

(Word limit: 300 words)

Where are you based?

*Please note that priority is given to people working in Florida, New York, California, Texas, or Great Lakes, and those working in frontline/fenceline communities.

How will $500 help you advance your goal?

(Word limit: 200 words)

Is there anything else 5 Gyres can provide? (advocacy training, policy briefs, etc.)

If awarded, are you willing to provide images and/or updates to share on 5 Gyres marketing channels?

Yes

No

OPTIONAL: Share social media handle(s)

Instagram handle (ex. @5gyres) or links

About the TrashBlitz Ambassador Action Fund

The TrashBlitz Ambassador Action Fund is a small grant ($500) available to U.S.-based Ambassadors who can lead a TrashBlitz event in a national park or on federal land as part of 5 Gyres’ Plastic-Free Parks project. In addition to funding, Action Fund recipients will receive support from 5 Gyres, including volunteer training, giveaway swag, and more. Recipients are expected to log a minimum of 200 pieces of trash in the TrashBlitz app.

TrashBlitz Ambassador Action Fund Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Where do you plan to host a TrashBlitz? If possible, include the name of the park/land.

*Please note that the TrashBlitz must take place at a national park or federal land in the U.S. or U.S. Territories, with priority given to non-coastal states.

Which of these best describes you?

I regularly host cleanup events and have a dedicated volunteer base.

I plan to get a group of friends together for a small cleanup event.

Other

Describe your experience with TrashBlitz or similar data collection platforms.

(Word limit: 200 words)

What will the $500 stipend be used for (i.e. travel costs, covering your time, etc.)?

Is there anything else 5 Gyres can provide to set you up for success? (TrashBlitz training, giveaway swag, etc.)

Would you like the event to be open for other volunteers/Ambassadors to join?

Yes

No

If awarded, are you willing to provide images and/or updates to share on 5 Gyres marketing channels?

Yes

No

OPTIONAL: Share social media handle(s)

Instagram handle (ex. @5gyres) or links

Meet our Former Action Fund Awardees!

Advocacy: Katie Abare

Katie mobilized her community to take action against plastic pellets (AKA nurdles) that are threatening the health of local marshland ecosystem in Charleston, South Carolina.

Science: Diego Arreola Fernandez

Diego’s research project, Garbage-less Groceries, focused on reducing single-use plastics in grocery stores, specifically produce bags and the external packaging of store-brand products.

TrashBlitz: Anna Galipeau

Anna led a successful shoreline TrashBlitz in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in order to better understand sources of trash and develop strategies to prevent future pollution.

Become a #5GyresAmbassador today!

Interested in becoming a 5 Gyres Ambassador to unlock access to Action Fund opportunities, The Gyre (our Ambassadors-only newsletter), a private Facebook group, plastic pollution resources, virtual meetings with the 5 Gyres team, and more?