The Bryn Mawr College Sustainability Office offers internal grants to support our community in advancing sustainability initiatives on campus. This opportunity is intended to provide small “seed” grants for faculty, staff, or student-led projects that advance the College's sustainability goals and/or inspire a broader culture shift in recognition of climate change and the need to engage in action.
This fall, seed grants will help fund several initiatives:
Career Trek: Sustainability! The Center for Career and Civic Engagement is excited to support the rising student demand for sustainability careers by launching a Sustainability Career Trek to Boston. Up to 15 students will receive hands-on access to visit learning hubs of sustainable innovation. Through employer visits, alum networking, and immersive learning, students will build skills, expand networks, and envision impactful careers across sectors. This initiative will spark inspiration, strengthen community, and connect Bryn Mawr students to the future of sustainability
Leanpath Food Waste Reduction at New Dorm Dining Hall: Thanks to the demonstrated success of Leanpath food waste reduction in Erdman Dining Hall in Spring 2026, Dining Services is excited to deploy the same solution in New Dorm Dining Hall to quantify current waste practices, evaluate waste reduction measures, and help achieve tangible waste reduction goals.
Reducing E-Waste Through Reuse and Repair: The rapid rise of electronic waste — 62 billion kg globally in 2022 — underscores the urgent need for more sustainable solutions, especially as most discarded electronics remain functional and valuable. At Bryn Mawr College, this partnership between a Computer Science faculty member, LITS, and the Office of Sustainability proposes repairing, repurposing, and reusing or donating equipment rather than discarding it. The program will engage students in hands-on technical learning while expanding access to technology for local communities and reducing environmental impact. By turning waste into opportunity, this effort advances sustainability, supports community partners, and strengthens Bryn Mawr College’s leadership in responsible innovation.
Read about previous sustainability seed grants here.