(11/12 Academic Year)
The Committee was pleasantly surprised by the number of grant proposals submitted for the inaugural round of funding for the Patriot Green Fund.
| Project Title | Project Leader(s) | Award Amount | Project | Place | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling Centers | D Wyman, J. Biedel | $17,750 | Infrastructure: Multi-stream recycling centers | Fairfax Campus | Continues today, located in several locations such as Johnson Center, Student centers, Merten Hall, Founders Hall |
| Community Garden | C. Shotwell, | $6,000 | Infrastructure: Campus garden at Prince William campus | Prince William Campus | Continues today |
| Mason Apiary | K. Curtis | $5,000 | Infrastructure: Beehives on campus | Fairfax Campus | Continues today, located near Aquatics Fitness Center |
| Mini Trash Bins | M. Aziz | $4,500 | Research: Mini-trash bins and recycling pilot in University Hall | Fairfax Campus | Discontinued after pilot |
| Educational Rain Garden | S. Remer, L. Roe | $3,000 | Infrastructure: Student design and installation of rain garden | Fairfax Campus | Continues today, located in front of Piedmont and Tidewater residence halls |
| Climate Messaging in Residence Halls | S. Keltner | $6,000 | Research: Climate messaging in various residence halls | Fairfax Campus | |
| External Recycling Bins for Residence Halls | D. Waxman | $25,000 | Infrastructure: Exterior Recycling Collection Bins | Fairfax Campus | Continues today |
| Increasing Local Food on Mason's Campus | C. Boules | $1,600 | Research | Fairfax Campus | |
| Patriot Bike Share | T. Orton | $36,000 | Infrastructure: bike share program | Fairfax Campus | Discontinued due to vendor challenges |