What is the AS Sustainability Fund? In 2006, students voted to increase their fees by $5/semester to support the creation of the AS Sustainability Program and Fund. The majority of this money goes into the AS Sustainability Fund which makes available approximately $60,000 annually for student-driven projects. Funds are awarded once each semester by the Sustainability Fund Allocation Committee (SFAC). If you're interested in serving on this committee, please contact the AS Vice President for Facilities and Services at asvpfs@csuchico.edu. Typically, the at-large seats are for a one-year term and are filled at the beginning of the fall semester.
After awarding funds for the Fall 2012 Funding Cycle, SFAC has $40,000 remaining for the Spring 2013 Funding Cycle.
Spring 2013 Sustainability Fund Timeline for Applicants:
It is mandatory that you attend a workshop for your project to be considered for funding. If you have a compelling reason for being unable to attend one of the scheduled workshops, contact Eli Goodsell prior to March 15, 2013 to schedule a make-up workshop.Thurs., Feb. 28 Workshop #1 12:30 - 1:30pm BMU 303
Wed., Mar. 13 Workshop #2 12:00 - 1:00pm BMU 303
Fri., Mar. 15 Workshop #3 3:00 - 4:00pm BMU 303
March 18 - 24 Spring Break
Thurs., Mar. 28 Proposal Deadline 12:00pm (noon) BMU 203
March 29 - early April: SFAC reviews proposals & deliberates
April - May: SFAC-approved proposals seek final approval at BMUC & BOD
Awards Announced by finals week (May 20, 2013)
Funding is available for new projects July 1, 2013
Forms for applicants:*
- SFAC Funding Proposal Form (fillable pdf form)
- SFAC Internship Agreement Form (for paid academic internships)
- SFAC Internship Equation Worksheet
- SFAC Collaboration Form
- SFAC Speaker Guidelines & Questionnaire Form
For student directors of active SFAC-funded projects:
- Information Packet for Funded Projects (important info!)
- Sustainability Fund Logo for use in your publicity materials
- SFAC Progress Report - due each semester
Other Funding Opportunities for Sustainability Projects:
Greenovation Fund from CSSA: GREENOVATIONEvent Funding Allocation Committee (EFAC): EFAC INFO
Instructionally Related Activities: http://www.csuchico.edu/ira/index.shtml
Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity:
http://www.csuchico.edu/announcements-campus/announcements/current/grant-undergrad.shtml
Student Learning Fee Proposals SLFPROPOSALS
The Sustainability Fund Allocation Committee (SFAC) meets monthly during the semester. Meetings are open to the general public. Minutes from past meetings are posted here once they have been approved.
View past SFAC minutes:
SFAC Minutes 4/1/11 & 4/8/11SFAC Minutes 3/4/11
SFAC Minutes 2/11/11
SFAC Minutes 12/3/10
SFAC Minutes 10/29/10
SFAC Minutes 10/1/10
SFAC Minutes 9/8/10
SFAC Minutes 4/9/10
SFAC Minutes 11/18/09
SFAC Minutes 5/6/09
SFAC Minutes 4/8/09
SFAC Minutes 2/11/09


