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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 application to [email protected]. Applications for the 2023/24 school year will open on the 1st of December. The deadline for applications is the 19th of January, although we recommend applying earlier to have access to the information and mentoring sessions we will be running. Please write to us at [email protected] 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. Details will be announced closer to the application deadline.
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 application to [email protected]. Applications for the 2023/24 school year will open on the 1st of December. The deadline for applications is the 19th of January, although we recommend applying earlier to have access to the information and mentoring sessions we will be running. Please write to us at [email protected] 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. Details will be announced closer to the application deadline.
