All UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty are eligible to apply for a TGIF grant, however applicants must be connected to either (1) an ASUC Registered Student Organization (RSO)(link is external) or (2) a Campus Department.
All TGIF Applicants must connect their projects directly to campus sustainability or environmental justice efforts. If the primary audience of your project is off-campus, there must be a direct campus connection, as the funds come directly from UC Berkeley students.
The majority of project acitivities must be completed by UC Berkeley students, staff, or faculty. If a primary partner in your project is not affiliated with UC Berkeley, they will be considered an independent contractor or vendor, and will need to follow all relevant UC Berkeley rules and regulations regarding contracting.
Generally, thesis or independent research connected to academic classes are not competitive for TGIF funding, as they do not traditionally have enough student involvement to contribute to the campus community. This is not a definitive rule, however people interested in applying for TGIF for independent or thesis-related projects should pay close attention to TGIF application and funding timelines and connect with the TGIF team early in the application process.