NOTE: This RFP is for new Civic Engagement proposals ONLY, as well as exceptionally time-sensitive research proposals.

RFP Document download
RFP Schedule download
Research and Education Fund Application download
Civic Engagement Fund Application download

ALL APPLICANTS: please review the following TIPS

FY 08 Awards Granted

FY 09 Awards Granted

The Office of Sustainability and the Princeton Sustainability Committee are seeking proposals in need of funding for sustainability projects. The Princeton University High Meadows Sustainability Fund, made possible by a gift from Carl and Judy Ferenbach, was created to accelerate sustainability efforts in research, education and civic engagement, as outlined in the Princeton Sustainability Plan. The Princeton Sustainability Committee is responsible for allocating $3.5 million over the course of a four-year term, starting in 2008. The proposals will be reviewed by the Academic Review and Civic Engagement Review panels of the Committee.

Sustainability Fund for Education & Research

The Academic Review Panel (ARP) will evaluate proposals that address: 1) course development, redesign, enhancement or support, 2) faculty research projects on sustainability-related topics; and 3) student-initiated research projects on sustainability-related topics. Please review the RFP Document for more details.

Sustainability Fund for Civic Engagement

The Civic Engagement Review Panel (CERP) will evaluated proposals that address: 1) student-led sustainability initiatives; 2) campus activities or programs; and 3) research projects aimed at increasing the operational sustainability of the University. Please review the RFP Document for more details.

Eligibility

All campus community members are eligible to apply.

Academic Review Panel

Pablo Debenedetti	Vice Dean, School of Engineering & Applied Science
Denise Mauzerall	Associate Professor, Woodrow Wilson School
Tom Kreutz	Energy Systems Modeler, Princeton Environmental Institute
Bill Layton	Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Mary Baum	Associate Dean of the Faculty
Peter Quimby	Deputy Dean of the College
Ara Tucker	Office of the Provost
Shana Weber	HM Fund Administrator/Office of Sustainability

Civic Engagement Review Panel

Tom Nyquist (Chair)	Director, Facilities Engineering
Tara Christie Kinsey	Associate Director, Leadership Gifts
Stu Orefice	Director, Dining Services
Tom Dunne	Associate Dean of Undergraduate Students
Monique Baron	Associate Director, Leadership Gifts
Andrew Nurkin	Pace Center (non-voting advisory member)
Shana Weber	HM Fund Administrator/Office of Sustainability