Do you have an idea that would make campus operations more sustainable?
You can receive funding for your sustainability-related project that benefits campus operations by submitting a proposal below. Unsure about what kind of proposal to submit? You can submit a rough draft and work with someone in the Office of Sustainability on creating a full proposal!
Please note that only projects that make campus operations more sustainable or directly benefit the students, faculty and staff at UTK are eligible for funding.
Please look at the Funding Guidelines found on this document to ensure your proposal aligns with the intent of this fund.
You can learn more about the Student Environmental Initiatives Fund (SEIF) and previously funded projects here.
Download the Student Environmental Initiatives Fund (SEIF) Proposal Template HERE
Please download and fill out the proposal template above and submit it via the online form below.
Proposals should be submitted by the deadlines below to be considered for the next meeting.
Spring 2026 submission deadlines are past.
You may still submit proposals at any time, but the next meeting for the SEIC has not yet been scheduled, and meeting dates/times for Fall 2026 have not been established.
Submission Deadline: Meeting Date:
NOTE: If you have submitted a proposal for funding, you should receive a confirmation email and a calendar invite to attend the next scheduled meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email or calendar invite, please send an email to sustainability@utk.edu and jayprice@utk.edu to follow up. Please plan to attend the next scheduled meeting and give a brief 2-3 minute presentation on your proposal and answer questions from the Student Environmental Initiatives Committee (SEIC).