Green Action Funding Process

How to Apply
The Proposal Process

Below is a short description of the process from start to finish of a project proposal:

  • The Idea
    It all starts with an idea of how to make UCCS more sustainable. As long as the student, faculty, or staff member has an idea that links to sustainability and moving UCCS forward, they may submit a project application within the academic year.
     
  • Project Liaisons
    Once an idea is formulated, the project proposer is encouraged to contact the Green Action Fund Grant Coordinator. They will guide the proposer through the process and help fine tune their proposal to make it strong in terms of the five pillars the committee uses to rate the project for potential funding.
     
  • Grant Applications
    After initial discussions with the Green Action Fund Grant Coordinator, the project may be submitted to the GAF committee for review. The application is evaluated based on its contribution to each of the following GAF pillars and the University's Sustainability Strategic Plan. After submission and approval, you will be invited to attend a committee meeting to present your project proposal.
Proposal Presentations

Proposers will have the opportunity to present their project or research proposal to the Green Action Fund committee before a funding decision is made. Presenters will have up to 10-minutes followed by 5-minutes of Q&A with the committee. 

Proposers must submit their applications at least one week before their desired presentation date for the committee to review. The dates provided are the days that the committee meets, Bi-weekly, Monday's from 2 pm - 4 pm. Proposers can sign-up for a presentation date by clicking the link above or emailing the Grant Coordinator, st-sus01@uccs.edu.

 

Fall 2023 Proposal Presentation Dates

The Green Action Fund grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the semester. After submitting an application you will present your project proposal to the committee. The general committee will convene bi-weekly, 8am to 10am at the Sustainability Demonstration House (flexibility for online option). You must submit your application to the Grant Coordinator at least one week prior to your desired presentation date. Please sign up for a presentation slot at the link provided below.

Presentation Schedule:

September 13, 2023
September 27, 2023
October 11, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 8, 2023
November 29, 2023
December 6, 2023

 

Sign up for a presentation:Sign Up! 

The Grant Coordinator is your best resource to help you through the application process! Even if you just have an idea, the Grant Coordinator can help you make it into a project. Email st-sus01@uccs.edu with questions or concerns.

*Due to the Green Action Fund’s disqualification from the 2023 Student Government general elections prompted by the election commission and supported by Student Affairs and the Chancellor, we are now limited in our funding abilities for the 2023-2024 academic year. The result of this disqualification is that we are now unable to support large grant projects like we have in the past. This is an unfortunate situation, and we are displeased with having to turn down student-led projects that strengthen our campus community. If you are planning to apply for a large grant, please take into consideration that we are limited in funding at this time.