Green Fund | Sustainability | SIU

One funding round will be held in the 2017/18 academic year with the deadline March 1, 2018. Click here for our updated Green Fund proposal form. Click here for the rubric the Green Fund Committee follows. Completed proposals should be emailed to greenfund@siu.edu.

Workshops to support individuals working on proposals are scheduled throughout the year. See the "Key Dates" box on our home page for an updated schedule. See our FAQ page for more information on filling out the application, or contact us at greenfund@siu.edu.

PLEASE NOTE:

Awardees will be announced in April 2018.

At least one representative from each awarded project must attend one of two mandatory workshops, likely in May and June 2018. Dates will be noted here when scheduled. 

Green Fund projects should:

• Advance sustainability on the SIU campus in one or more of the following areas: energy, water, waste, buildings, transportation, purchasing, grounds, food and dining, social equity, social practices, academics and research, and education and outreach.
• Show proof of signed approval by relevant campus department(s) prior to receiving funding, and include plans for local, state, or federal permitting if applicable.
• Include a plan for long-term maintenance and operations, as appropriate.

Preference will be given to projects that:

• Have significant student involvement or leadership role(s).
• Have education, outreach, and research components.
• Are able to obtain matching funds.
• Clearly articulate the greatest benefit to the SIU community for the least cost.
• Are collaborative in nature, involving multiple units and departments.
• Support existing campus sustainability priorities.