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FAQWhat is it?
The Sustainable Projects Fund is £20,000 of funding for projects relating to sustainability on the LSE campus. Staff and student of LSE are invited to apply for funding for their environmental projects. The Sustainable Futures Society administers the fund, which is aimed both at advancing sustainability at the LSE and at engaging our campus community in sustainability efforts. It places emphasis on: Carbon management Biodiversity Waste reduction Sustainable Water/Energy use Education and awareness Wellbeing The Sustainable Projects Fund (SPF) was established by the Sustainable Futures Society, with the express permission of the school's Environmental Leadership Group (ELG). The ELG is chaired by the LSE Director and determines the environmental policy for the university. |
Where does the money come from?
The Sustainable Projects Fund is funded with revenue from the Water Bottle Tax, introduced on campus in 2008.
How do I apply?
Head to the "Application Forms" page under the 'Sustainable Projects Fund' tab and email your submission to s.futures@lsesu.org. The DEADLINE for applications is now the 6th of February, although we recommend applying earlier to have access to the information and mentoring sessions we will be running. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will open on November 15th. Please write to us at s.futures@lsesu.org if you have any queries on the fund.
How are winners selected?
Applications are judged by a panel which includes members from the Sustainable Futures Society, Sustainability experts and members of the LSE Sustainability team, chaired by the Head of Estates. They consider the scope, impact and cost of the project when looking at applications.
Workshops
We run 'mentoring' sessions throughout the year to help you develop your application ideas. Currently we have sessions at the following:
If you can't make any of the above dates, don't hesitate to email us at s.futures@lsesu.org and we can organise a private 1 to 1 mentoring session!
The Sustainable Projects Fund is funded with revenue from the Water Bottle Tax, introduced on campus in 2008.
How do I apply?
Head to the "Application Forms" page under the 'Sustainable Projects Fund' tab and email your submission to s.futures@lsesu.org. The DEADLINE for applications is now the 6th of February, although we recommend applying earlier to have access to the information and mentoring sessions we will be running. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will open on November 15th. Please write to us at s.futures@lsesu.org if you have any queries on the fund.
How are winners selected?
Applications are judged by a panel which includes members from the Sustainable Futures Society, Sustainability experts and members of the LSE Sustainability team, chaired by the Head of Estates. They consider the scope, impact and cost of the project when looking at applications.
Workshops
We run 'mentoring' sessions throughout the year to help you develop your application ideas. Currently we have sessions at the following:
- How to: Creating a successful project ; 20th January, 5pm, 1.06 CBG
- Use the following zoom sign-up if you can't make it in person: https://lse.zoom.us/j/81810266578?pwd=WnZ3SjYyZDVNWUR1NFlIOThLMjlrQT09
- Use the following zoom sign-up if you can't make it in person: https://lse.zoom.us/j/81810266578?pwd=WnZ3SjYyZDVNWUR1NFlIOThLMjlrQT09
- How to: Creating a successful fund application; 31st January, 5pm, 1.06 CBG
- Use the following zoom sign-up if you can't make it in person: https://lse.zoom.us/j/88337831387?pwd=eHZuZXhxU2hGNlh2NElNSFRCU3lTUT09
- Use the following zoom sign-up if you can't make it in person: https://lse.zoom.us/j/88337831387?pwd=eHZuZXhxU2hGNlh2NElNSFRCU3lTUT09
If you can't make any of the above dates, don't hesitate to email us at s.futures@lsesu.org and we can organise a private 1 to 1 mentoring session!
