Green Action Funding Process

1. Read Funding Guidelines
2. Review Memorandum of Understanding
3. Understand GAF's Criteria Guidelines
4. Review the University's Sustainability Strategic Plan
5. Submit Grant Application
6. Sign up for a proposal presentation date and time

Questions? Reach out to the Grant Coordinator at st-sus01@uccs.edu if you need help at any part of 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 Application
  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.

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 general committee meets. The Grant Coordinator, st-sus01@uccs.edu, will work with you to find a presentation time/date.