Grant Opportunity Open for UConn Students!
The Office of Sustainability and the Institute of the Environment host a funding program to support student-faculty projects that enhance environmental sustainability and campus-wide engagement with sustainability issues at the University of Connecticut and in Connecticut communities through research, authentic community engagement, campus operations, or education. Projects must increase both environmental and social sustainability at UConn, and address one or more of UConn's strategic sustainability goal areas (climate change, energy and buildings, waste, outreach and engagement, water resources, food and dining, purchasing, transportation, or grounds, open space and conservation areas) and one or more related social challenges (fostering inclusion of diverse perspectives, addressing systematic inequalities, environmental justice, social and health inequity, community development, etc). Project activities can occur at any of the UConn campuses and extend to Connecticut communities outside of the University campuses. Special consideration is given to interdisciplinary projects that advance equity and justice or incorporate the arts and humanities. Awards may be up to $10,000.
Application NOW OPEN
Applications Close: 4:00pm on March 1, 2024
Decisions will be made in early April 2024. Faculty/Staff Mentors must have the ability to accept and manage awarded grant funds.
Projects must be complete by December 31, 2024.
Learn more and find application materials: https://sustainability.uconn.edu/environmental-social-sustainability-grants-program/
For more information, contact: Patrick McKee at patrick.mckee@uconn.edu