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Campus Sustainability Challenge

Turn your idea into campus impact

The Boise State Student Sustainability Fund (SSF) offers grants of up to $5,000 for on-campus sustainability projects. Open to the campus community, the fund offers an opportunity for anyone to make real improvements on campus.

Note: Call for proposals is closed until Fall 2026.

Funding criteria

Does the project address a sustainability issue on campus?  Sustainability issues should fit into one of the following categories:

  • Energy Savings: Projects that reduce energy consumption on campus.
  • Resource Conservation: Projects that minimize resource use, such as water or materials, or reduce waste sent to landfills.
  • Resiliency: Projects that enhance Boise State’s resilience to extreme weather events, such as heat or drought.
  • Behavior Change: Projects that encourage sustainable behaviors, such as recycling education.

Is the project idea clearly articulated?

Is the project achievable within the proposed timeline?

Was a clear, detailed budget included?

Does the student have the support of the organizational unit or department that will be impacted?