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The �������� Sustainability Office is accepting requests for internal grants to support the campus community in advancing sustainability initiatives on campus. This opportunity is intended to provide small “seed” grants for faculty, staff, or student-led projects that move the College forward in our sustainability goals and/or inspire a greater culture shift in recognition of climate change and the need to engage in action.

Overview

Grants will be provided for projects that may address a wide range of climate- and sustainability-related topics that impact our campus, such as better integrating sustainability in the academic curriculum, waste reduction and diversion, renewable energy and energy conservation, building standards, environmental justice, efficient technology, promotion of new sustainable practices, sustainable procurement, and sustainable food sourcing. For the first round of funding, preference will be given to projects that help improve our sustainability performance in one or more areas as measured by the .

This grant program itself is a pilot program for Spring 2026. Any member of the campus community may apply for a grant. Employees must have permission from supervisors to allocate staff time towards a grant funded project.

Funding of $500 - $10,000 may be requested, but only expenses necessary for the project should be requested. A budget template can be found .

Project timelines must be no longer than 14 weeks for a semester. Unspent funds will be returned to the Sustainability Office for future projects. Allowable expenses include:

• Faculty or staff applications may request support for undergraduate students. Hourly pay for part-time students is $15/hour. Students must be enrolled through Spring 2026 to be eligible.
• If the applicant is a student or student organization, a staff or faculty mentor is strongly encouraged. A mentorship stipend of up to $1,000 can be requested for the mentor, but this must follow all applicable campus policies, and with permission from supervisors and Human Resources. Please contact the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) or Human Resources with questions and confirm eligibility.
• Research or program-related travel
• Materials, supplies, and equipment
• Speaker honorarium and travel
• Food for campuswide or community events.

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