Microgrants (NYU)

Microgrants (NYU) is sponsored by New York University. Microgrants support programs and projects that directly improve sustainability at NYU. These may be used to pilot an idea that can later be developed into a full Green Grant.

Green Grants Program- Microgrant Application Green Grants Program- Microgrant Application Microgrant awards up to $3,000 are to support programs and projects that directly improve sustainability at NYU. Applicants must undergo a project consultation before applying for funding. Applications are reviewed by the Office of Sustainability and are accepted on a rolling basis.

Microgrants may be used to pilot an idea, which can later be developed into a full Green Grant. Before proceeding with the application, please confirm that you have taken all steps below. You may not submit a Green Grant application without confirming that you have: * Reviewed the Green Grants Guidelines on our website.

Submitted and received feedback on an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. Attended a consultation to discuss your project with the Office of Sustainability. Collected all necessary letters of support from internal and external partners.

Green Grants Program- Microgrant Application Microgrant awards up to $3,000 are to support programs and projects that directly improve sustainability at NYU. Applicants must undergo a project consultation before applying for funding. Applications are reviewed by the Office of Sustainability and are accepted on a rolling basis.

Microgrants may be used to pilot an idea, which can later be developed into a full Green Grant. Affiliation Details- Student * Enter school, major, and expected graduation term/year. Affiliation Details- Faculty * Enter your school and department.

Affiliation Details- Staff * Enter your unit or department. List the name(s), netID(s), and affiliation(s) of all project team members. For students on the team, also list their school(s), major(s), and expected graduation date(s).

For faculty on the team, also list their school(s) and department(s). For staff members on the team, also list their unit or department. All microgrants must be associated or partner with an administrative department within the University.

Unless you are an administrator directly in charge of your grant, please list the unit and the name of the administrator who will be overseeing funding disbursal on behalf of this microgrant. Download a copy of this memo , replace the project name (highlighted in yellow) with your project name, and have them review and sign the document.

Name of Partnering Administrative Department/Unit * Name of Partnering Administrator * Please attach the signed memo from your administrative unit to confirm their participation. * Browse Files Drag and drop files here Executive Summary (200 words) * Please provide an overview and highlight any key aspects of your project. What are the measurable goals of your project and what metrics will you use to measure your success?

0/200 Have you previously submitted a proposal to the Microgrant or Green Grants Program? * Please provide the Project Name, Date of Submission, whether the grant was awarded, and whether/how this current proposal is related to your previous submission.

* Project classification (check all that apply) * Operations Engagement Academic Research/design Background & Rationale (200 words) * Articulate your reasons for undertaking this project. Explain why the issue(s) or problem(s) you are addressing is important, and how your project uniquely contributes to tackling it at NYU. Have there been other similar projects to yours within NYU or elsewhere?

0/200 Describe your process. How will you conduct your project from start to finish? What challenges do you anticipate and how will you overcome them?

0/200 What is the impact of your project for the NYU community? 0/200 Do you intend on applying for a full Green Grant at the end of your microgrant project? * Set forth a timeline for your project.

Microgrant projects must finish within the academic year that they are granted. Students must be matriculated for the duration of their grant. Be as specific as possible with dates.

Include both the project start and end dates. Environmental Impact Statement The Office of Sustainability aims to remain socially and environmentally responsible in the funding of Green Grants projects.

Grantees are expected to mindfully plan their projects to minimize their projects’ environmental impacts by: Consolidating purchases of materials and choosing eco-friendly options wherever possible Minimizing trips taken by cars and planes and opting for public transportation Minimizing the creation of waste and properly disposing of all recyclables, landfill-bound waste, and hazardous materials Monitoring their usage of utilities, including gas, electricity and water.

Please use this space to roughly assess your project’s environmental impact and what measures you’ll be taking to minimize it. You must include a waste plan and the product life-cycle of anything created under the grant. A sample environmental impact statement can be found here .

Environmental Impact Statement (200 words) * Please attach a line-item budget for your project using this template . Browse Files Drag and drop files here Enter the amount in USD ($)