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

The Committee just finished accepting proposals for the 2009-10 funding cycle. We will begin soliciting proposal for the next funding cycle in the fall of 2010. 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.