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How to Apply

1. Come up with a great idea and recruit others to a team applications

You can work alone- but often the best projects will have many minds helping work out the details. Use our Google ideas page.

2. Research your idea 

Check out the resources available. Often there are details that will need to be addressed in order to ensure a successful proposal. If a project requires significant changes to campus buildings etc. approval and information should be gathered from the Dept. of Facilities Services . You can talk with the Sustainability Coordinator Janna Cohen-Rosenthal to get started or attend an info session.  

3. Understand the Process: 

Timeline for Spring 2012 

The following project applications were invited to reapply in the next round of funding:

  • Solar Hot Water: Have engineering and feasibility studies done with a more specific price range
  • Pedal Power: Reduce cost of project, finalize logistical details, and clarify environmental and educational benefit

In addition students may start the 2012 application process by submitting an Expression of Interest/ Ideas Form.  A BSF board member will work with you to develop your project to be successful. We hope by starting early in 2012 we can get many projects off to a great start. Project funding maybe available in Spring 2012 for projects invited to reapply and invited new ideas in a rolling process (depending on how much is allocated of the remaining yearly funds) and a more formal process will begin again in Fall 2012 with the newly collected funds. The application form will be similar to the one used in Fall 2011. 

Timeline for Fall 2012:

To Be Determined (dates will be set by the start of the semester)

  • Info Sessions TBD
  • Office Hours TBD with Co-Chairs
  • Expression of Interest- TBD
Students interested in applying must declare intention to apply with the short Expression of Interest Form. Applicants must choose one “student leader” to act as the primary contact person. Additional team members can be listed. This form doesn't commit you to submitting a draft if for some reason the project stalls, however it helps us plan the meeting and application process. 
  • Preliminary Meetings TBD
Before each student leader submits their draft BSF Application, they will hold a preliminary meeting with the Co-Chairs to discuss their project ideas. The Co-Chairs will work with  the student leader and any additional team members to identify the impact assessments and administrative approval necessary for the success of their project. Chair will set up meeting for this week.
  • Draft Application Due via online form. TBD
  • Board Operations Review Meeting TBD
Student leaders will give a short overview of their proposal. Vendors and other experts are welcome to attend. After reviewing the Draft BSF Project Application the BSF Board and non-voting representatives of administrative groups impacted by the project will offer feedback and ask questions about project’s scope and impact. Meeting notes will be sent to applicants within one day of the meeting.
  • Final Application Due TBD
  • Sustainability Fund Board Voting Meeting
The Board will meet and evaluate all applications based on the requirements set out in section IV. They are charged with deciding which projects will be funded during the current funding period.
  •  Notifications of Status Reports and Action Plan Meetings TBD
The Board will notify student leaders of their decision within one week of the final board meeting. Student Leaders will complete a Project Action Plan with the co-chairs. Funding will be allocated as needed by the treasurer. Any significant deviations from the action plan or need to change the student leader must be approved by chairs. If the student leader is unable to fulfill their duties as described in the action plan, the chairs may choose how to complete the project’s stated goals. Each project leader will submit a status report of their activities before the  scheduled Spring board meetings