The University of Texas at El Paso
Green Fund Proposal Application
The Green Fund (GF) was created by a vote of the student body to provide funding for projects that 1) help reduce UTEP’s negative impact on the environment, 2) help make UTEP more energy sustainable, and 3) support educational initiatives related to energy conservation. The Green Fund Committee reviews project applications and recommends the allocation of funds to the University President for projects that meet the funding requirements. The Green Fund is supported by student fees and managed through a student-majority advisory committee.
Any UTEP student, staff, or faculty may summit a project application. All projects must meet the following requirements:
Project Requirements
· Projects must directly address environmental sustainability on the UTEP campus.
· Projects must have written confirmation of support by appropriate campus officials.
· The Green Fund will not support projects already mandated by law or UTEP/UT System policy or directive. Projects to support non-campus organizations will not be considered.
· All projects shall have mechanism for post-award. At minimum, a project plan must include a report made to the Green Fund Committee after implementation. Accountability in the form of original documents, invoices and receipts must be included in the project reports. If a project is expected to have on-going benefits (e.g., cost savings) the project plan must show how those benefits will be reported to the Green Fund Committee.
· Projects must include plans for publicity, education, and outreach.
· Minimum Green Fund award is $1,000.
Project Preferences
· Preference will be given to projects that reduce UTEP’s negative environmental impact at the lowest cost.
· Preference will be given to projects that are able to repay the Green Fund.
Return completed application:
In Person Via Web Via Email
Student Government Association http://sa.utep.edu/greenfund/
Union East, Room 304
El Paso, Texas 79968
SECTION ONE: PROJECT TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Name:E-mail:
Phone:
Classification:
Organization, if applicable:
Campus Department, if applicable:
Project Director
Name:E-mail:
Phone:
Classification:
Organization, if applicable:
Campus Department, if applicable:
Secondary Contact
Name:E-Mail:
Phone:
Organization:
Organization Advisor, if applicable
If your project team is partnering with other individuals, organizations or departments, please explain their involvement and include their contact information below:
Name:E-mail:
Phone:
Organization, if applicable:
Campus Department, if applicable:
Types of Involvement with your Project:
Name:
E-mail:
Phone:
Organization, if applicable:
Campus Department, if applicable:
Types of Involvement with your Project:
Name:
E-mail:
Phone:
Organization, if applicable:
Campus Department, if applicable:
Types of Involvement with your Project:
SECTION TWO: PROJECT NARRATIVE / DESCRIPTION
Project Name/Title:Area of Environment Service:
Project Overview (500 words):
SECTION TWO: PROJECT NARRATIVE
Are there any UTEP Programs, initiatives or activities similar to your proposal or tied into? Yes No
If yes, please describe.
Does this project involve the employment of UTEP students? Yes No
If so, how many and at what pay rate? (Enter number of students and average hourly)
Does this project involve the employment of individuals from outside the University? Yes No
If so, how many and in what ways?
How will you ensure your project team will have time available to complete project outcomes?
Will matching funds be used? Yes No
If so, how much and from what source?
What is the anticipated time span for this project?
What quantifiable sustainability impacts will your project have and what will be the cost savings to the campus?
How do these impacts fit into the larger campus context (For example, what fraction of campus electricity use does your savings represent)?
How will you measure these impacts after your project is implemented in order to determine if you have met your goal?
In addition to the GF Committee, who will you report your information to?
SECTION THREE: BENEFITS AND SUSTAINABILITY
Whom will this project serve or benefit?
Do you have any specific outreach goals? Yes No
If so, how will they be measured?
Is this one-time funding request or will this project require continuous funding?
Which campus Divisions or Departments could assist with this project?
Facilities Services
Environmental Health and Safety
Student Development Center
Center for Environmental Resources Management
College of Engineering
College of Science
Other, please identify:
How will each Division or Department help facilitate this project?
SECTION FOUR: BUDGET
List all budget items for which funding is being requested under the appropriate category. Include cost and total amount for each item requested. Please be as detailed as possible. (Insert additional rows if necessary).
If you have price quotes from vendors or additional historical budget information for projects that have occurred previously or are on-going please submit those with this application.
Item / Cost Per Item / Quantity / Total$
Equipment and Construction Costs
Publicity and Communication
Personnel and Wages
General Supplies and Other
Total
SECTION FIVE: PROJECT APPROVALS
If awarded funds for my project, I agree to abide by the purchasing procedures of the university. I acknowledge that I am responsible and accountable for the granted funds and that the GF Committee may cease funding if it is determined the funds are not being used as intended. Furthermore, I will attend at least one meeting per semester to present information on the progress of the project and management of the funds. At the close of the project, I will prepare a final report to the Green Fund Committee containing photos of the project during implementation and following completion.
I Agree
Name / Date (MM/DD/YYYY)