TGIF: The Green Initiative Fund

The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) was the first green fee in the UC system created by students in the spring of 2006 with a charge to “reduce the University's impact on the environment.” Students voted with an overwhelming majority to pay $2.60 per quarter, contributing approximately $182,000 a year towards TGIF.

Any student, staff, or faculty member of the University community can submit a project proposal to the TGIF Grants Making Committee. The committee is comprised of four undergraduates, two graduates, one staff, and one faculty member.

2009-2010 Funding Cycle - Applications now available!

The Committee is currently soliciting proposals for the 2009-10 funding cycle. To apply, download the Funding Application and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Spreadsheet. Completed applications should be emailed to Jill Richardson. If you have any questions, contact Jill (893-8367) for more information.

January 25, 2010 - TGIF funding proposals due

Early April 2010 - Final funding decisions will be announced

 

2008-2009 Funding Cycle

During the 2008-2009 funding cycle, 34 projects applied requesting approximately $984,000. Of those projects, 12 were awarded funds totaling $141,000.

See what TGIF funded in 2008-09.

TGIF Selected to Participate in Jack Johnson's Village Green

Emily Cox poses with Jack Johnson in the TGIF booth at the Village Green in UCSB's Harder Stadium - August 27, 2008.