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About the Husky Sustainability Fund
Created and developed by Gen Conley in 2021, the Husky Sustainability Fund (HSF) gives students the opportunity to engage in their communities on campus and beyond, supporting initiatives that contribute to a sustainability culture. We define sustainability “in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods and a better world for all generations” in alignment with AASHE (2020). Increased support for collaboration between students, faculty, and staff through HSF will allow students to play critical roles in the campus community and bring value to their voices and ideas. Driving sustainable programming into academics and campus operations, this fund promotes innovative project design and increased awareness of the ability to make real changes on both individual and campus-wide scales.
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What is Sustainability?
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Sustainability, in a broad sense, refers to the capacity to maintain or improve the quality of life for current and future generations while balancing and preserving the natural environment, economic systems, and social structures. It’s about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Environmental sustainability focuses on the conservation and responsible management of natural resources to ensure that ecosystems remain healthy and resilient over time. It aims to minimize the negative impacts of human activities on the environment.
Key Aspects: This includes reducing pollution, managing natural resources like water and minerals efficiently, protecting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Social sustainability emphasizes the importance of maintaining and improving the quality of life for individuals and communities. It aims to promote social equity, justice, and well-being.
Key Aspects: This involves ensuring fair access to resources and opportunities, fostering community cohesion, promoting human rights, and providing social services such as education and healthcare. It also addresses issues like poverty, discrimination, and social inclusion.
Economic sustainability pertains to creating and maintaining economic systems that support long-term economic growth without depleting natural resources or harming social structures.
Key Aspects: This includes promoting practices that ensure economic stability and resilience, encouraging efficient use of resources, supporting sustainable business practices, and fostering innovation and economic diversification. It also involves ensuring that economic benefits are distributed fairly and contribute to social well-being.
The Husky Sustainability Fund Team has funded and contributed to many projects on campus. Some examples include the following:
- Giving Garden Compost Bins (Mini grant, 2024)
- MESAA Gala- reusable cutlery rental (Mini grant, 2023)
- Student Cooking Essentials Kits (Mini grant, 2023)
- The Pantry- reusable menstrual product kits (Large grant, 2023)
- Giving Garden Solar Panels (Large grant, 2023)
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Funding Information
Interested in Applying for a Grant?
Getting started with our application is a breeze! First, let’s determine if you are eligible. See the image to the right.
Second, lets figure out which grant best fits your needs. We offer two options: the "Mini Grant" and the "Large Grant," each with its own unique process.
Scroll down to explore the details and discover how each grant can be tailored to support your project.
Learn more about Eligibility, Grant Types, and Funding Guidelines.
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Mini Grant
A mini grant funds projects that are $1000 or less.
Mini grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout each quarter. Small-scale projects may include but are not limited to: making student events more sustainable, pilot or feasibility studies, sustainable materials, etc. Its recommended that you meet with an HSF member before submitting your application but it is not required for mini grants.
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Large Grant
A large grant funds projects that are more than $1000.
Large grant applications are accepted for review once a quarter. Large grants are intended to fund projects that will be implemented in the following quarter and will likely need more approvals from campus departments and organizations. Large grants will require you to meet with a HSF team member before starting the application process.
