ARCHIE Lab

Advancing Research, Creation, and Human-centered Innovation for the Exceptional

501(c)(3) Nonprofit | Empowering Youth Innovators Through Microgrant Funding

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Our Mission

We empower youth from diverse backgrounds to pursue meaningful research and innovation projects through accessible microgrant funding.

ARCHIE Lab believes that groundbreaking ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. By removing financial barriers and pairing young researchers with experienced mentors, we create pathways for the next generation of innovators to bring their visions to life.

Ages 14–24 Youth-centered funding
All Disciplines STEM, humanities, arts, social sciences
Mentored Youth-mentor partnerships required

Grant Tiers

Three levels of funding to match the scope and ambition of your project

Capstone Grant

$1,000

For focused projects with clear deliverables -- pilot studies, community projects, or proof-of-concept work.

Innovation Grant

$5,000

Supports complex research requiring substantial resources and materials.

Impact Grant

$10,000

For ambitious, rigorous projects with potential for significant community impact or scholarly contribution.

How It Works

From idea to funded project in four straightforward steps

1

Find a Mentor

Connect with an experienced advisor in your area of interest

2

Develop Proposal

Work with your mentor to shape your research question and plan

3

Submit Application

Complete the application with your project plan and budget

4

Receive Funding

Get funded and bring your innovative project to life

Youth working on an innovation project
Now Recruiting

Youth Board Members

ARCHIE Lab is building its founding youth advisory board. We're looking for passionate young leaders ages 14–24 who want to help shape how research funding reaches the next generation of innovators.

Learn More & Apply

Who Can Apply

ARCHIE Lab microgrants are designed to be accessible and inclusive

Ages 14–24

Open to youth and young adults from middle school through early career

All Disciplines

STEM, humanities, arts, social sciences, and interdisciplinary projects welcome

Underrepresented Backgrounds

Priority given to applicants from underrepresented communities and backgrounds

Youth-Mentor Partnership

All applicants must have a mentor or advisor who supports and guides their project

Support Youth Innovation

Help the next generation of researchers and innovators turn their ideas into reality. Whether you donate, mentor, or apply -- you can make a difference.

Contact: info@archielab.com

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