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Green Fund<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n

The 51ÁÔÆæ Green Fund is supported by segregated fees and provides students with monetary resources to implement campus sustainability projects. Through these student designed and implemented projects and initiatives the Green Fund helps to foster sustainable practices and a healthier campus culture here at UW-Milwaukee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding is allocated to students through a submission process headed by the Green Fund Allocation and Mentorship Committee (GFAMC), which evaluates project submissions in the Fall and provides mentorship to the student project leaders during the implementation in the Spring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Have a Project Idea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Phase One<\/div>
Create your plan<\/div>
How will your project make 51ÁÔÆæ more eco-friendly?

Have other schools done something similar?

What is the cost estimate?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Phase Two<\/div>
Fill out the Green Fund Application<\/div>
Review the Green Fund opportunities and funding priorities.

Complete the application with as much detail as possible.<\/div>Green Fund Application<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Phase Three<\/div>
GFAMC selections<\/div>
The GFAMC reviews applications once in the spring and fall, one month after the application opens.

The GFAMC selects 2-5 projects each academic year.

The GFAMC will announce the next projects approved.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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What is the Green Fund Allocation and Mentorship Committee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Green Fund Allocation and Mentorship Committee (GFAMC) is a collaborative group between the Student Association, Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration to promote environmental sustainability ideals and practices here at UW-Milwaukee. 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