Campus Sustainability Fund

Do you have an idea that would make our campus more sustainable? There's a new fund that can help make that idea a reality.

The newly established $100,000 Campus Sustainability Fund is available to provide financial assistance for a variety of sustainability projects.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to submit project proposals. Ideas can be big or small in scope, and can include ways to increase sustainability awareness, provide student learning opportunities, or directly reduce energy or water consumption. Projects will be considered regardless of whether they provide a direct financial payback, as long as they advance UVic's position as a leader in sustainability relate to the goals of the the Sustainability Action Plan (pdf).

It's a great opportunity to make a positive impact on campus and the environment, and you're encouraged to get creative with your ideas. If art is your thing, think about ways campus art installations can help increase awareness of sustainability. Or maybe you like organizing events, like farmers' markets, special speakers or tours? Do you have ideas to improve waste management on campus? Or encourage campus cycling culture?

Project applications that are budgeted at less than $1,000 will be accepted throughout the year. They will be reviewed by the Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability.

Projects budgeted over $1,000 will be accepted until March 6, but there will be other opportunities to submit proposals-the next intake deadline is Oct. 15. They will be reviewed by a committee comprised of students, faculty and staff from different departments on campus.

Details and application forms can be found on the Campus Planning and Sustainability website.