Prescott College Sustainability Council

Funding Request Form

Prescott College Sustainability Council
Before applying, please review:

(1) the definition of sustainability

(2) the purpose of the Sustainability Fund

(3) examples of previous projects

(4) a list of priority projects

The Sustainability Fund is a modest pool of funding to support student projects. It is essential to review the criteria above to see if your idea qualifies for funding.
Lead Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred pronouns
Status at College (e.g. student, staff, class, faculty, organization)*
E-mail*
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Project/Event Title*
Provide an abstract (~150 words) that gives an overview of the project or event and demonstrates the need for funding.*
How much money are you requesting? (NOTE: There is a $500 limit on conference/travel fees)*
Will the funding be used for conference fees or travel?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide a link to the conference website:
If yes, please describe how the conference contributes to your academic and/or professional pathways.
How will the money be spent? Provide an itemized budget breakdown in list format. Be sure to include additional information (i.e. price quotes, itemize costs) as needed. Please include costs for materials, labor, and future maintenance.*
Which of the following categories is the project/event most closely associated with? (Choose up to three that apply). For more information about these categories, please visit https://sdgs.un.org/goals*

PovertyHungerHealth & Well-beingEducationGender EqualityClean Water & SanitationAffordable and Clean EnergyDecent Work & Economic ProsperityIndustry, Innovation, InfrastructureReduced InequalitiesSustainable CommunitiesResponsible Production & ConsumptionClimate ActionLife Below WaterLife on LandPeace, Justice & Strong InstitutionsPartnerships and Collaboration
Review the criteria of a sustainability challenge.
1. How does the project or event address a sustainability challenge?*
2. How will the project/event engage and benefit the campus community?*
3. How will the project/event engage and benefit the community beyond campus (e.g. community partners, organizations)?*
4. How will the project be passed on over time to ensure its longevity and continued impact (e.g. after graduation). If your proposal is one-time event, type "N/A"*
5. Please provide a realistic schedule/timeline for your project's development.*
6. Describe any potential barriers you may encounter while completing your project or event. Please provide a contingency plan that explains how you will overcome these barriers (e.g. What if a critical item gets delivered two weeks late or is no longer available? What if an in-person event is canceled due to health risks? What if a community partner decides not to support or join the project/event?)*
7. Have you received approval from all impacted stakeholders to proceed with this project? Please provide evidence (e.g., an email or letter of support) from impacted stakeholders supporting the development of the project (as needed). For example, if the project alters campus infrastructure, an approval from the Facilities Manager or campus Space Committee is required.

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8. Have you received funding from other sources and, if so, how much (Student Union Board, Club Budgets, etc.)? You are highly encouraged to apply to multiple funding sources in case the Sustainability Council cannot meet the project’s full funding amount.*
9. List contact information for two references who can speak of the applicant's abilities and the project's importance.*
10. Accepted proposals are required to have a component of reciprocity, which may take the form of a presentation, workshop, blog post, or other engagement that directly benefits the Prescott College community. Please describe the outcome you will provide if your proposal receives funding from the Sustainability Council.*
This form will be submitted to the Sustainability Council at sustainability@prescott.edu. You will be notified via email whether your project received funding.

*DUE TO THE NUMBER OF PROPOSALS, IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS TO RECEIVE A RESPONSE*

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