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Proposal Criteria

Format your Student Green Energy Fund proposal in a manner that you deem best to present your idea, but be sure to comply with the following criteria.

Your proposal MUST comply with the following criteria:

• Proposals must address energy savings and/or renewable energy technologies that demonstrably lower energy consumption on the 91tvӰԺ Tampa campus
• Proposals must include an educational component that informs the 91tvӰԺ community about the results of the project
• All relevant university paperwork (e.g., Space Impact Request, Event Request, etc.) must be completed and approved
• All proposed projects must have immediate application (i.e., should not be "pure" research)
• Proposals cannot include salaries or stipends for 91tvӰԺ employees but can include stipends for undergraduate students and salaries (but not tuition) for graduate assistants
• Proposals must demonstrate that funding alternatives (such as fees, grants, etc.) are not available/applicable
• All proposals and benefitting units must comply with the reporting requirements of the and the
• Proposals must be submitted online via the form provided on this website. Each applicant is expected to thoroughly complete the form.

Your proposal SHOULD comply with the following criteria:

• Proposals should specify or estimate the return on investment (e.g. KWH reductions, GHG emissions reductions, and/or cost savings realized by the institution)
• Project management teams should include a combination of faculty/staff and students
• Projects should seek internal/external funding matches or cost sharing with other units
• Proposals should show how the projects align with the 91tvӰԺ Strategic Plan and/or Master Plan.
• Proposals should demonstrate the sustainability of the project after the budget period has ended (e.g., a statement from the benefitting unit committing to maintain the project after the budget period has ended)
• Projects should enhance student success and contribute to institutional sustainability