Application
Applications for Green Fee funding is currently closed, but will reopen for the Fall 2013 semester.
Approximately $100,000 is available to support proposals in 2013 that aid in establishing a sustainable campus environment by expanding such areas as composting, landscaping, and transportation initiatives while also reducing waste and conserving resources. This is separate from the funding of the Green Power program. Funding proposals must address the three pillars of sustainability - environmental protection, social equity, and economic benefit - and align with the goals of the UIC Climate Action Plan.
Who can apply
All UIC students and registered student organizations are eligible to apply. If needed, the GFAB will help provide access to campus resources and personnel to approve projects. GFAB can also suggest other entities that may provide funding or other assistance.
Application process
Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry, or LOI (The LOI is currently application is currently closed for the summer). Following the review of LOIs, the GFAB will notify all applicants via email if they have been selected to submit a full proposal.
After the full proposal is submitted, grantees will be notified by the end of the semester. The committee reserves the right to issue a second call, directly invite one or more proposals of interest, and/or to hold funding for future years.
For full details, read the Green Fee RFP.