Sustainable Campus Fund

The Sustainable Campus Fund was created in 2008 by students with a vision of enhancing a culture of sustainability, innovation, and research on campus through a self-imposed $10 per semester fee for all students, generating about $230,000 annually.

In 2020 the scope of the Fund was broadened from energy to include all three pillars of sustainability (social equity, ecological health and economic viability). The name was changed from the Clean Energy Fund to the Sustainable Campus Fund (SCF).  

Students, faculty and staff are invited to submit project proposals and funding requests each fall and spring that support reducing UVM's impact on climate and the environment by preparing for and making the necessary changes at UVM to address the climate crisis. 

Funds may be used for campus sustainability topics including renewable energy, energy and water efficiency, transportation, recycling and waste reduction, purchasing practices, food, agriculture, environmental justice and more! 

Email sustainability@uvm.edu with any questions or for more information!

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Upcoming Events

Sustainable Campus Fund Workshop

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Fall 2025  

September 16th, 5:30-7:00 PM
Davis Center Room 403 (Williams Family Room)
Come learn about the Sustainable Campus Fund! There will be a presentation followed by facilitated brainstorming session with peers about how to improve campus sustainability.

Sustainable Campus Fund Forum

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Fall 2025 

Time/Date/Location TBD
Join for presentations to the Sustainable Campus Fund! The campus community is encouraged to attend to ask questions and share input about what initiatives should be funded. 

Campus Sustainability Initiatives

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Check out these resources to gain a stronger understanding of other initiatives on campus, which are all relevant to the Sustainable Campus Fund. Look for ways to support these broader initiatives: 

Sustainable Campus Fund Committee Members

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Committee Chair: 

Caylin McCamp - Office of Sustainability

Student Representatives:

Katie Dallimore ’28 - Sustainability, Ecology & Policy
Brian Griffith ‘26 - Food Systems
Lara de Macedo Monteiro - Natural Resources

Employee Representatives:

Lina Balcom - Student Life
Dave Blatchly - Planning, Design & Construction
Donna Ramirez Harrington - Economics Department