Grant Timelines
Applicants are encouraged to schedule private brainstorming sessions with the Sustainability Office as needed.
Application Deadline – August 15th, 2026 (Fall 2026) and October 15 (Spring 2027)
When you are ready, please apply at this link.
During the application phase, teams are required to submit a brief design concept or abstract of their project idea. This abstract should succinctly outline the following:
- Problem statement, or area of opportunity
- The proposed intervention or pilot program, and
- The intended outcomes.
The abstract serves as an initial screening tool and should be clear, compelling statement of no more than 500 words. Strong abstracts will demonstrate alignment with campus sustainability goals, feasibility within the semester, and potential for long-term impact or scalability.
Grant Recipients Announced – September 1, 2026 (Fall 2026), November 15 (Spring 2027)
Awardees will be notified of the award status for Fall grant requests by September 1st. Grants will be disbursed at the beginning of Summer or Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, as requested.