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Faculty Grant

AY 2026- 2027 Call for Applications

Climate Action and Sustainability Center Faculty-Led Student Projects Grant

We are pleased to announce the availability of small grants aimed at supporting innovative student projects led by faculty related to the Mission and Scope of Work of CASC. These grants are designed to facilitate faculty working with students on innovative curricular or co-curricular projects. The projects should be designed to enhance educational experiences and, to the extent possible, provide the opportunity for students to learn skills related to climate change and/or sustainability professions. All students involved should be 糖心原创 students for the duration of the project.

Eligibility

All full-time tenure track faculty members and lecturers with one and three-year contracts with an active Unit 3 appointment for Spring 2026 from any discipline are eligible to apply. We encourage applicants committed to advancing knowledge and practice in the following areas: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Climate Inclusion, Climate Action, Climate Anxiety, Climate Science and Sustainability.

Grant Details

  • Funding Amount: Up to $850 per project
  • Application Deadline: April 10, 2026, late submissions will not be accepted
  • Notification of Awards: By early May 2026
  • Deadline to spend award: June 30, 2027
  • Award Period: August 2026- June 30, 2027

Application Requirements

  1. Project Proposal: A summary description of the proposed project and how it relates to the Mission and Scope of Work of CASC, including objective(s), methodology, and anticipated outcome(s) (maximum 1 page).
  2. Budget: A budget outlining the use of CASC grant funds and other, including pending, funding sources for your proposal.
  3. CV: A current curriculum vitae for each applicant.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance: Alignment with the Mission of CASC
  • Impact: Potential to make a contribution to the field and society.
  • Feasibility: Practicality and clarity of the project plan and budget.

Submission Process

Please submit your application materials via the application form:
Late submissions will not be considered.

Final Report

One-two page summary of work completed by June 30, 2027. Please include photographic or visual materials that CASC can use for promotion and the Center鈥檚 archive.

Contact Information

For questions or further information, please contact Darcy Taniguchi, Faculty Director, CASC, dtaniguchi@csusm.edu 

Download the call for applications PDF