University Sustainability Fund
Congratulations to the 2010-11 Grant Recipients!
Overview
The University Sustainability Fund is supported by the Student Sustainability Fee and provides funding for projects that promote environmental sustainability and positively impact the student experience at the University of Maryland. The Fund supports projects that increase the share of renewable energy produced on campus, increase the energy efficiency of our facilities, reduce the amount of waste created and material resources used on campus, encourage sustainable behaviors, and integrate sustainability into teaching, research, and service at UM. The Fund is supported by student fees and administered through a student-majority subcommittee of the University Sustainability Council.
Who Can Apply for Funds?
Students, faculty, and staff of the University of Maryland community can apply for funds to support projects that will advance the sustainability of the College Park campus. Students who apply for funds can do so on behalf of a student organization or to fund their own projects, however, a student applicant must have a faculty or staff advisor for his/her project. Follow the guidelines on this website to submit your application.
Project Criteria
Projects will be assessed on 14 criteria. Click here for more information.
Timeline
Application materials must be submitted electronically to the Office of Sustainability (sustainability@umd.edu) by midnight on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Projects may be awarded funding by February, 2012.
Process
Project applications will be reviewed by the Student Advisory Subcommittee of the University Sustainability Council. The Student Advisory Subcommittee will submit their recommendations to the full Sustainability Council, which will decide which projects to fund. Funds may be available by February, 2012.
It is highly recommended you contact the Office of Sustainability in advance of the application deadline to talk through your application before you submit it. Projects cannot be funded if they are not supported by essential stakeholders. For instance, you cannot propose to construct a green roof unless you have approval from the facilities group (Facilities Management, Residential Facilities, etc.) that manages that building.