2021 MINI GRANT

ASUC Eco-Office

This project provides funding via stipends to support the directors of the ASUC Eco-Office. The Office is comprised of 7 departments, including Pour out Pepsi, UC Green New Deal, Environmental Education, Environmental Justice Campaigns, Eco-Community Development, Social Media & Graphics, and Legislative Affairs.

TGIF Award: $5000

Bechtel Terrace Technological and Educational Rooftop Garden

This project provides funding to the Hispanic Engineers and Scientists organization for construction of a rooftop garden on Bechtel Terrace.

TGIF Award: $5000

Berkeley Student Native Plant Nursery

This project will establish a student-run native plant nursery to supply local projects and will also serve as a hub for events where community members and students can workshop existing project needs. 

TGIF Award: $3,421

Community Climate Healing Circle

SERC recieved funds to support community healing circle events alongside community partners. These events are specifically focused on reducing climate anxiety and promoting resilient mental health.

TGIF Award: $2000 (partial)

Complete Campus Conservation Renewal

Bears for Birds, the Berkeley Chapter of the Audubon Society, received funds to construct owl boxes around campus and to provide students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, with educational and scientific materials.

TGIF Award: $1750 (partial)

Hives @ Haas

The Haas School of Business received funding to install a second beehive on campus and to collect genetic data to improve bee health.

TGIF Award: $5000

SCEC Retention Events

The Students of Color Environmental Collective (SCEC) recieved funding to continue and expand their programming focused at improving the retention of BIPOC students at UC Berkeley, through mixers, professional development events, and direct resource provision.

TGIF Award: $4020

Social Impacts of Development Plans on Treasure Island

This project received funds to make and screen a documentary on the potential effects of development on the community of Treasure Island.

TGIF Award: $1128

Supporting Essential Operations at Student Organic Gardening Association and UC Gill Tract Community Farms

This project received partial funding to provide support for water and a portable toilet for two farms.

TGIF Awards: $3180

THIMBY: Richmond Backyard Homes

Tiny House in My Backyard (THIMBY) received funding to begin construction of a sustainable, affordable tiny house as part of a pilot program to begin in Richmond.

TGIF Award: $5000

UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens Crops of the World Internship

A student received a stipend to support her internship at the Botanical Gardens. Through this internship, she will redo much of the "Crops of the World" exhibit to better reflect biological diversity and existing environmental issues.

TGIF Award: $5000