Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 74.85
Liaison Andrea Trimble
Submission Date Feb. 8, 2024

STARS v2.2

University of Virginia
IN-40: Sustainability Projects Fund

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Andrea Trimble
Director - Office for Sustainability
Office for Sustainability
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Name of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
Green Initiative Funding Tomorrow (GIFT) Grant

Which of the following best describes the primary source of funding for the sustainability projects fund?:
Student fees

Year the institution’s sustainability projects fund was established:
2,011

A brief description of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
The Equity and Environment Fund, supported by the Civic Engagement Subcommittee, is available for students/student groups for community-based initiatives or projects that sit at the intersection of equity, justice, and sustainability. Proposals are being accepted on a rolling basis.

A brief description of the multi-stakeholder decision-making process used to determine which projects receive funding through the sustainability projects fund:
MISSION
The Green Initiative Funding Tomorrow (GIFT) Grant, provided by StudCo’s Sustainability Agency, is a fund that enables and empowers students to take an active role in advancing UVA’s commitment to a sustainable future. This source of funding supports projects that engage the community, address an environmental concern, and have a lasting impact.

REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must be a current student at the University of Virginia.

No more than $800 will be approved. Requests may be approved partially or in full.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
Must address access

Submitted by a UVA student on behalf of an individual project, office, or department

Prioritizing individual projects without other funding opportunities

Project is clearly outlined, with appropriate steps included and timelines

Proof of any necessary approval for the project is shown

Project demonstrates environmental benefits (emissions reduction, water conservation, storm water management, biodiversity conservation, waste minimization, etc.)

Project includes opportunities for community engagement and/or will positively impact the community

Considers outreach/education opportunities and has considered them in implementation

All projects must have a mechanism for evaluation throughout the course of the project.

Optional Fields

Website URL where information about the sustainability projects fund is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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