Request for Proposals
The Environmental Center approves grants in two categories: small grants of $2,500 or less, and large grants of more than $2,500. There is one Sustainable CU Grant Application for both small and large grants.
Sustainable CU Grant Application
Small grants are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the academic school year (September through April), with the Environmental Board typically considering the grants within the following week of its submission.
Large grants are reviewed on a rolling basis in fall and spring semesters. Fall submissions should be submitted no later than October 31. Spring submissions should be submitted no later than April 1.
When a grant is approved, applicants will enter into a grant funding agreement with the Environmental Center to confirm the length of the project, its measurable benefits, and appropriate times to report its progress.
Per CU Student Government bylaws, Sustainable CU funds are allocated for "capital investment, the purchase of infrastructure necessary for the initiatives, installation of capital projects, educational displays related to the capital projects, and any other non-staff operating costs associated with the initiative." Essentially, funds must be used exclusively for the physical supplies, promotion, and hired labor associated with the initiatives they are supporting.
Therefore, Sustainable CU does not fund:
- Applicant labor
- Academic endeavors (e.g. honors theses, capstone projects)
- Seed-funding for business development
- Exclusive groups
- Off-campus projects
- Events
- Recurring project costs
If you have any questions about whether your project qualifies, please e-mail eboard@colorado.edu.
The application is a Google Form. You will lose your progress if the page reloads, so develop your answers on a separate document and copy them into the application.
Sustainable CU Grant Application