Columbia Sustainable Campus and Community Grants for Students

The purpose of the program is to fund innovative small student projects that promote a sustainable Columbia, as well as a culture of sustainability for the University and its neighbors.  Projects may relate to biodiversity, food, local green efforts, energy conservation, recycling, transportation, new media, peer to peer outreach, water conservation, air quality, parks, community gardens, green building, green roofs, and incentives for green initiatives, among others.  Projects must have either relevance to the local community or seek to develop public policy in this area. 

Individuals or groups are eligible to apply for grants; projects funded might include equipment and supplies for green spaces, printing.   Grants up to $1000 will be awarded.  Preference will be given to projects that have funding from other sources as well.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year.

Summer projects may also be supported, if funding is still available at the end of the year. 

Requirements

Applicants must submit a 2-5 page description of their project with photos and materials as appropriate, including a timetable and budget.

The lead student should be a Columbia University student (graduate or undergraduate); however, partnerships and collaborative efforts are welcome.  Participants should be listed in the proposal.

Applications should be emailed to environment@columbia.edu and include "Green Grant" in the subject line.

Applicants may be invited for an interview with appropriate staff.

Awardees will be expected to share their results or project outcome with the campus community in some way. For instance, projects may be featured on the Environmental Stewardship website and/or in the Community newsletter or other university publications.

Awardees will be required to submit receipts/documentation of expenses for the amount of the grant.

The Sustainable Campus Community Grants Program is sponsored by The Office of Environmental Stewardship, The Office of Government & Community Affairs, and The Office of the Provost.