| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.17 |
| Liaison | Emily Vollmer |
| Submission Date | May 16, 2024 |
Virginia Tech
IN-40: Sustainability Projects Fund
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Emily
Vollmer Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Name of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
Virginia Tech Green RFP Program
Which of the following best describes the primary source of funding for the sustainability projects fund?:
Department driven
Year the institution’s sustainability projects fund was established:
2,011
A brief description of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
Students are given the chance each academic year to propose a sustainable idea that they would like to see implemented on campus in Blacksburg. Their proposal must include funding and return on investment information and it must relate to the university's climate action commitment.
A brief description of the multi-stakeholder decision-making process used to determine which projects receive funding through the sustainability projects fund:
Proposals that support Virginia Tech's Climate Action Commitment, produce realizable savings, and require one-time funding are given preference, but proposals that require ongoing funding for maintenance are also considered.
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
As of June 2023, the program has approved 133 student proposals totaling more than $2.08 million.
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