Patriot Green Fund

News Flash! The first grants from the Patriot Green Fund have been awarded for implementation in Spring 2012! Check them out!

In the summer of 2011, the Mason administration approved the creation of the Patriot Green Fund (PGF), which is a $100,000 per year sustainability fund that is devoted to making Mason's campuses more sustainable through facility upgrades or installations and student research projects.

One of the most unique and innovative components of the PGF is the emphasis it places on student participation. Students not only comprise the majority of the PGF Committee, but can also directly apply for funding to lead their own projects when supported by a mentor.

This site provides details about the fund's application process and deadlines. In addition there is extensive information on the fund's origin, the PGF Committee and its incredible members and current and past PGF projects. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Committee.

Eligibility

Any student, faculty, or staff member may apply for funds to support a sustainability project. Please see Apply for Funds for more details about the type of projects that will be supported by the PGF. Some important notes: 1) Research projects must have an undergraduate or graduate student leading the project - research projects led by faculty alone are not eligible. 2) Facility projects requesting over $20,000 are strongly encouraged to apply for other grants and/or obtain funding from other Mason departments. 3) Students leading facility projects are strongly encouraged to locate a faculty or staff mentor outside of the PGF Committee.

Deadlines for Submission

Due dates for preliminary application: October 1st October 16th and April 1st

Notification to applicants: October 15th and April 15th

Due Dates for final applications: October 31st and April 31st

Please see Apply for Funds for more details about the deadlines and expectations for submitting a project proposal.