AMS Sustainability Projects Fund

Funder
UBC Alma Mater Society
Type
Grant
Region
British Columbia, Canada
Maximum Amount
CA$15,000.00

The AMS Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) was established on September 2011, when UBC students passed a successful referendum to support student-initiated sustainability projects through a $2.52 per student fee each year. The SPF encourages an environmentally conscious culture, by funding student-led projects that advance environmental, social and economic sustainability within the UBC community.

Eligibility
  • The primary applicant must be a registered UBC student. Secondary applicants can be faculty, staff or community members.
Contact Details
Email
sustainadmin@ams.ubc.ca
Phone
(604) 822-2901
Additional Info

Jason Pang – AVP Sustainability (sustainability@ams.ubc.ca)

  • The AVP Sustainability is responsible for AMS Sustainability efforts and liaising with the University on sustainability-related issues through implementation of the AMS Sustainable Action Plan (ASAP), which includes oversight of all AMS Operations in the Nest and internal policies.

Claire Ewing – Sustainability Projects Coordinator (sustainprojects@ams.ubc.ca)

  • The Sustainability Projects Coordinator initiatives and implements projects with emphasis on the Interaction Sustainability Center (ISC), UBC SEEDS projects, as well as internal projects that improve and measure the success of the AMS Lighter Footprint Strategy.

TBD – Sustainability Funds Administrator (sustainadmin@ams.ubc.ca)

  • The Sustainability Fund Administration is responsible for the operation and distribution of the AMS Sustainability Projects Fund and chairs monthly Sustainability Project Fund committee meetings.
Contact Details
Guidelines
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Application Details

• We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year. You will hear back on the status of your application within 3 weeks of applying.

• The primary applicant must be a registered UBC student. Secondary applicants can be faculty, staff or community members.

• Review the Funding Restrictions in the SPF Policy to make sure the expenses you need qualify. 

Application forms:

• Small project

• Big project

• Application form for MOU; MOU Process; MOU Template