Grassroots Grant

Would you like to implement a small sustainability initiative on campus and help make a big impact towards Charles Sturt University's sustainability goals? The Grassroots Grants can help staff and students kick start a sustainability-focused initiative to:

• engage staff and students and raise awareness around the issues associated with environmental sustainability;
• improve workplace and campus sustainability across all campuses of the University;
• reduce environmental impacts and assist CSU to improve its sustainability performance in areas underpinned by the Learning in Future Environments Index (LiFE); and/or
• promote social responsibility and wellbeing.

Each grant is capped at a maximum value of $1,000.

Grassroots Grant applications are accepted year-round from staff and students.

Application Criteria

Projects will assessed against select criteria. Your application must address one or more of the below:

1. Aligning with one or more of the University’s sustainability targets to reduce environmental impacts:
   • To reduce energy use and/or greenhouse gas emissions;
   • To reduce water use;
   • To increase biodiversity;
   • To reduce solid waste; and/or
   • To engage all staff regarding environmental sustainability.
2. Fostering sustainable behaviour change within the workplace, motivating staff to live and work sustainably.
3. Embedding workplace sustainability into everyday practices.
4. Promoting social responsibility and well being amongst staff within the workplace.

Application Process

The application process is quick and simple.

1. Secure endorsement by your supervisor
2. Complete the application form

Applications will be assessed by the Sustainability at Charles Sturt team on the sustainability ‘value’ of the project in line with the application criteria. Successful applicants will be notified by email and will be required to provide a testimonial upon completion of the project or activity. The project will ideally be completed within six months of receiving funding.

If your project involves a significant change in equipment or process, please talk to us about completing a risk assessment.

For community groups looking to apply for the environmental sustainability grants as part of Charles Sturt's Community University Partnership Program (CUP) please visit the CUP grants page.