The Sustainability Mini-Grant Program can provide funding to support Elon University department/office sustainability efforts.
The Office of Sustainability’s Sustainability Mini-Grant Program offers funding opportunities to departments and offices wanting to implement sustainable practices. The program provides grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 to support projects that contribute to a more sustainable campus community. Designed to encourage sustainability initiatives, the grant can be used for projects like purchasing reusable service ware for break rooms or buying coffee pod recycling kits.
To qualify for funding, departments must have at least one member who has attended a minimum of two Sustainability Employee Resource Group meetings within an academic year. Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the Office of Sustainability. Funds are awarded with a maximum of $1,500 per department in a single fiscal year.
Jeana Schickedantz, program assistant for the English Department, highlighted the positive impact of a recent grant-funded project; the installation of a water bottle refill station in the English Department.
“The water fountain is wonderful and everyone loves it! It really seems to make people very happy to have this in our hall,” said Schickedantz. According to Schickedantz, in less than a week, the department saved 121 plastic bottles.
The Sustainability Mini-Grant Program offers a practical way for campus departments to make a positive environmental impact.
Departments are encouraged to submit their applications early to secure funding for their sustainability projects. For more information and to access the application form, visit the Office of Sustainability website.