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The Spring 2012 TGIF Grants Cycle is now closed. Please check back in September 2012 for additional TGIF Funding opportunities. As of Fall 2012, we will now be awarding up to $20,000 in grant awards every fall semester.

Interested in applying for a TGIF Grant? Read on to find out how or check out our brochure!

Who is eligible?

Any students, staff, or faculty at UC Berkeley are eligible to propose a project. Applicants must first have submitted an abstract proposal and received approval from the Grant-Making Committee to submit an application.

Preference is given to:

• Projects that demonstrate the greatest reduction in UC Berkeley’s environmental impact for the least cost.
• Projects with strong student involvement. A minimum of 20% of funds disbursed will be set aside for projects with direct student involvement.

What are the requirements?

You MUST submit an abstract proposal before you are eligible to apply for a TGIF Grant. Early Abstract Submissions are due Monday, January 23, 2012 by 5pm OR Final Abstract Submissions are due Monday, February 13, 2012 by 5pm. Please see Stage 1, Abstract Submission Form for details.

Projects must directly address environmental sustainability on the UC Berkeley campus.

Projects must have received written confirmation of support by appropriate campus officials prior to consideration (see Project Approval form).

TGIF funding will not support projects already mandated by law or UC Berkeley policy directive. TGIF will fund projects which go above and beyond minimum requirements and that are unable to gain funding from other sources. (Consult the UC Policy Guidelines for Sustainable Practices for more information)

All projects shall have a mechanism for evaluation and follow-up after funding has been dispersed. At minimum, a project plan must include a report made to the Grant-Making Committee after implementation. If a project is expected to have on-going benefits such as annual cost savings, the project plan must include a mechanism for tracking, recording, and reporting these benefits back to the Grant-Making Committee.

Projects must have publicity, education, and outreach considerations.

Minimum TGIF award is $1000.

Who Selects the Grant Winners?

Projects are selected by a Grant-Making Committee composed of students, staff, and faculty on which students have the majority vote.

How should I format my final application?

Applications must have margins of 1” or greater and font size of 10 pt minimum.

Be sure to change the header on each page to reflect your application project name and applicant primary contact name.

The entire application cannot exceed 10 pages in length excluding these first two pages; project approval forms and the CalCAP Metrics Spreadsheet will not count as part of the page limit.

Any additional appendices will count toward your page limit unless you receive a approval from the TGIF Coordinator PRIOR to application submission.

How do I submit my final application?

If you have submitted an abstract AND have been invited by the TGIF Committee to submit a final application, completed applications should be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  by Monday, 4/2/12 at 5 p.m.

Please put “YourProjectName Grant Application” in the subject line.

Questions or comments may be directed to TGIF Coordinator, Katherine Walsh, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 510.643.2992.

Important 2012 TGIF Dates

Early Abstract Submissions due: Monday, January 23, 2012 by 5pm.

Final Abstract Submissions due: Monday, February 13, 2012 by 5pm.

TGIF Grant Applications due: Monday, April 2, 2012 by 5pm.

Stage 1: Abstract Submission

TGIF Abstract Example 1

TGIF Abstract Example 2

TGIF Abstract Form

*Note: You must submit an abstract. The TGIF Committee will invite projects from the abstract stage to the application stage.

Stage 2: Application Submission

Grant Writing Tips

Final Application Guidelines

Application Checklist

Application Submission Form

Project Approval Form

Cal CAP Metrics Form

Stage 3: Grant Winners

Grant Release Form

Budget Reallocation Form

Timeline Adjustment Form

Project Update Form

Poster Guidelines

Poster Template

Final Report Guidelines

2011-2012 Deadlines for all In-Progress Projects