The Fall application period for the Sustainability Research Awards Program is open as of November 15th 2023! The awards are a scholarship program that aims to recognize Concordia students who are contributing to sustainable change on campus through their coursework or research. Undergraduate awards: $800 Graduate awards: $1,500 Which research projects are eligible? Research projects … Read more
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Dear members, The Sustainability Living Lab Funding Program (SLLFP) will implement an updated application and decision making processes as of September 1st, 2023. The purpose of the SLLFP update is to strengthen and simplify the drafting and application process for project applicants. Furthermore, we want to diversify our selection committee to better represent both parties ... Read more
Congratulations to this year's recipients of the Sustainability Research Awards. This year's SRA's are brought to you in partnership with the Faculty of Fine Arts, the Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science and the Faculty of Arts & Science. Diasporic Plant WisdomDiasporic Plant Wisdom is an intergenerational and intra-diasporic inititative that aims to facilitate the ... Read more
This workshop will discuss initiatives focused on Food and Agriculture at Concordia University, sharing key points in conceptualizing projects and initiatives sustainably. Addressing topics such as acquiring space, funding, partnerships, and advocating for a sustainable food system throughout the seasons, we hope to connect the speakers to the workshop participants through an engaged roundtable discussion. ... Read more
This workshop will lead discussion and analysis around the obstacles when planning and acquiring funding for BIPOC led sustainability projects. Through the anecdotes of experienced panelists, we will deconstruct obstacles and offer support, resources and knowledge for current and future project leaders faced with similar accessibility issues. Register below for tips and tricks from our ... Read more
Vote Yes to increase SAF's Fee Levy from $0.25 to $0.50 per credit, to further support sustainability projects! Why do we need an increase? To increase the amount of funding opportunities in our Special Projects Fund and Diversify our funding streams. To augment the Sustainability Research Awards scholarship program by offering more scholarships. To increase ... Read more
For the winter semester, we're offering a 101 workshop series at SAF! Interested in learning more about grants? Want to receive funding for a cool new project? Join SAF for our virtual workshop on Thursday, January 21st at 5-7 PM where we will go over the basics of grant writing, how to create a successful ... Read more
March 6, 2019 To: The Executive and Council of Representatives of the Concordia Student Union From: The Sustainability Action Fund Staff and Board of Directors Re: SEIZE Solidarity Economy Incubation Zone fee-levy referendum It is our understanding that, on Wednesday, February 20 th, 2019, the CSU council voted against the voices of over 900 students … Read more