Q: What is TGIF?A: TGIF stands for The Green Initiative Fund and was created after a student referendum raised student fees roughly $1.60 Q: What can/cannot fund?A: TGIF cannot fund, labor, travel, or events. Only materials for self-sustaining projects. Projects are intended to make UCSD more sustainable, whether environmentally, or socially. Q: Who can apply?A: Because these funds are allocated from undergraduate students fees, all projects must be rooted in undergraduate student involvement. Q: When can I apply?A: There are two funding cycles, one during Fall Quarter and one during Winter Quarter. Projects under $500 dollars are accepted on a rolling basis as part of our fast-track program. Refer to the Fast Track tab for the application. Q: How can I access my funds if given a grant?A: All funding is coordinated with the Student Life Business Office. Q: How much funding is available?A: The program is currently allocated $70,000 each year to be split between recipients. Q: How much time to I have to complete my project?A: Funds are available until the end of the school year. The last day funds can be accessed for the 2016-2017 school year will be determined at a later date. Ideally, projects should be completed in this year time frame. Q: Who can I contact if I have further questions?A: The TGIF director at [email protected]
The Fast Track Funding TGIF application was created by the TGIF committee in order to fund projects that require less than $500. This funding option is ideally for projects that require less funding but also can be used for project maintenance throughout the year. For Fast Track Applications: – Recipients are not required to present at the TGIF Symposium and Banquet at the end of the year, although they are encouraged to do so. -Applicants do not have to fill out the Education, Publicity, and Outreach portion of the application. -The rest of the criteria expressed in the Fall and Winter Funding Cycles are still upheld. Fast Track Applications are decided upon on a rolling basis. The 2016-2017 cycle is now open! We look forward to your application!