Background
The University of Manitoba has established a $1 million revolving fund to support projects from the University community that help advance the University of Manitoba’s Sustainability Strategy and Climate Action Plan
Great ideas can come from anyone in the UM community, so this is an open call to anyone and everyone who wants to take an active part in helping us reach our climate goals.
Download the full information session (PPT)
Application criteria
This is a revolving fund; the $1 million must be preserved to continue funding future projects. Therefore, the main criteria for accepting projects will be positive environmental impact and the ability to repay the full project amount. This means the award must be repaid within a maximum of 10 years from the award date.
Exclusions
- This funding is not for research projects.
- This is not for projects less than $10,000.
- This is not for projects more than $100,000.
Project requests for funding is a minimum of $10,000
and a maximum of $100,000.
Requirements
- Projects must advance sustainability at UM and reduce costs or create revenue for the University.
- Demonstrate financial payback within a maximum of 10 years
The other criteria that will be considered in awarding the funds are whether the project:
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduce energy use
- Reduce water use
- Reduce waste
- Incorporate renewable energy
- Reduce demand on infrastructure
All members of the University of Manitoba community are encouraged to submit ideas for consideration. Applications with representation from faculty, staff and students on one project are encouraged.
Faculties and units that receive funding for a project through the Green Investment Fund must repay the entire amount in a maximum of ten years from the award date.
How to apply
Before you start your application
We encourage applicants to contact sustainability@umanitoba.ca with any questions during the application process.
Once your questions are answered, you can complete the online application form.
Sections of application
- Project title
- Applicants name
- Applicant's email address
- List all members along with their email address and indicate if they are faculty, staff or a student
- 500-word general overview of the project
- List 1 to 5 project goals, in point form.
- The useful lifespan of the project (measured in years); maximum of 10 years to complete and payback
- Initial cash investment required (funding request between $10,000 and $100,000)
- Minimum of one year of annual operating costs associated with the project over lifespan
- Minimum of one year of annual costs avoided (gross savings) and/or revenues generated over the life of the project
Application closes on December 18 at 4 p.m.
Please submit your application