| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.99 |
| Liaison | Amy Parrish |
| Submission Date | Feb. 19, 2025 |
Boise State University
IL-51: Sustainability Projects Fund
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Does the institution have a dedicated fund to support campus sustainability projects that is ongoing and includes a multi-stakeholder decision-making process to determine which projects receive funding?:
Name of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
Which of the following best describes the primary source of funding for the sustainability projects fund?:
Year the institution’s sustainability projects fund was established:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
The Boise State Student Sustainability Fund (SSF) is an internal grant program developed to support student-initiated sustainability projects. All current Boise State students are welcome to apply for a grant. The SSF allows students to participate in the creation of a more sustainable campus while providing valuable experience in grant writing and project implementation.
https://www.boisestate.edu/sustainability/home/programs-and-events/student-sustainability-fund/
Narrative outlining the multi-stakeholder decision-making process used to determine which projects receive funding through the sustainability projects fund:
Selection Criteria
Proposal selection by the Committee will be based on various criteria, including but not limited to the following:
- Date the proposal is received (In accordance with the annual project timeline)
- Completeness and quality of the application
- Demonstrated student involvement in proposal development and project implementation
- Documentation of energy savings and/or conservation of resources
- Documentation of environmental benefits and impacts
- Creativity and innovation
- Ability to improve energy efficiency or resource conservation awareness on campus
- Ongoing maintenance requirements for the project
- The ability of the project to be successfully completed in one year
- Longevity of the project once implemented
Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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