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.
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Application criteria
Since it is a revolving fund, the $1 million needs to be preserved to continue funding projects into the future. Therefore, the main criteria for accepting projects will be to undertake those with positive environmental impacts and the ability to repay the amount that was provided for the project in full. This means a repayment of the amount of the award is required within a maximum of 10 years from the award date.
The other criteria that will be considered is:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduce energy use
- Reduce water use
- Reduce waste
- Incorporate renewable energy
- Reduce demand on infrastructure
- Demonstrate financial payback within a maximum of 10 years
Project request for funding is a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $100,000.
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. 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.
How to apply
Before you start your application
We encourage applicants to reach out to the Climate Action Plan project manager with any questions during the application process. Please email greenfund@umanitoba.ca for assistance.
Once your questions have been answered, you can proceed to complete the online application form.
Application deadline: 4 p.m. on December 20, 2024.