The Sustainability Challenge Grant (SCG) program, established in 2015, is designed to engage and support multidisciplinary teams from the University community in the development of scholarly, creative, and research projects that promote sustainability by engaging students, advancing field(s) of study, and seeking to balance economic, social, and ecological factors.
The program is a collaborative effort of The Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment and the Office of Sustainability. Funding support for the program is provided by the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Provost, the Vice President for Research, The Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Student Sustainability Council.
The 2026 Call for Proposals is Now Open
We are thrilled to launch the 12th call for proposals for the Sustainability Challenge Grant program. The deadline to apply is September 4th, 2026. See application and instructions below for additional details.
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Funded Project Reporting
Find everything you need for your funded project, including progress reports, final report examples, and submission links.
Submit Behind-the-Scenes Content
The Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment would love to highlight the incredible work you’re doing through your funded projects! If you have any behind-the-scenes content such as photos, videos, or updates from your fieldwork, events, or even day-to-day activities, we encourage you to share it with us.