Projects

CGI has approved funding for the following projects:

( s =student-led or inspired proposals)

2020-2024 Large Grants

Campus Initiatives
  • Ultra-Low Freezers, Energy Conservation Fund ($40,700)s
  • Aquaponics Lab Pilot Program ($13,409)s
  • Paper Towel Composting ($6,380)
  • I Heart Water Campaign ($6,320)
Permanent Campus Additions
  • Sycamore Bird-Friendly Window Markers ($13,100)s
  • Zero Waste Event Bins & Solar Trash Compactors ($38,762)
  • Low Temperature Freezer Upgrades ($11,370)s
  • Bin Lids for Stadium Recycling ($5,491)
  • AMWA Period Poverty Dispensers ($4,686)s
  • Bird Friendly Window Markers ($4,515)s
  • Hammock Replacements ($4,730)
  • Reusable Tote Bags for Student Orientation ($2,984)
  • Food Forest Exhibit ($2,691)
  • Peaks and Professors Camping Gear ($2,602)s
  • UREC Sunscreen Dispensers ($2,500)s
  • Reusable Makeup Wipes ($2,143)s
  • Sunscreen Dispensers 2.0 ($2,000)s
  • Reusable Makeup Wipes ($1,021)s
  • Turn Off the Lights Stickers II ($508)
Campus Events
  • Student Garden Day 2021 & 2022 ($729 – $5,493)s
  • Party for the Planet 2022 – 2024 ($1,590 – $3,027)s
  • Earth Day Festival Planting ($1,062)s
  • Smell of Money Film and Panel ($846)

2020-2024 Small Grants

Campus Initiatives
  • Bag Recycling Campaigns
  • Shut the Sash Campaigns
Permanent Campus Additions
  • Adopt-A-Spot Signss
  • Niner Pantry Gardenss
  • Swipe Donation Campaign
  • Bioretention Gardens
  • Bird Nestbox Trail Expansion
  • Butterfly Gardens
Campus Events
  • Outdoor Moviess
  • Venture Movie Nights
  • Sustainability Week Student Gatherings
  • STEAM Expos
  • Wear-Care-Repair Workshop
  • Student Sustainability Summitss
  • Banana Leaf Dinners
  • Hoops for Greens
  • Charlotte Green Out Farmers Markets
  • Trivia Nights

Previous Projects

  • Bottle Filling Stations indoors (multiple grants $51,803)
  • Charlotte Wheels Bike Share Stations ($44,500)
  • Bottle Fillers at Stadium ($30,053)s
  • Sustainability Studies – Capstone Projects ($28,000)
  • Composting Toilets at the Low Ropes Course ($23,998)s
  • Hammocks (multiple grants $22,655)s
  • Zero Waste Stadium Bins (2012) ($22,330)s
  • Bike Parking at EPIC and Grigg ($18,637)s
  • Battery monitoring for Electric Vehicles ($14,969)
  • Weird Recycling Stations (multiple grants $12,100)
  • Recycling and Trash Bins for Building Exits ($10,978)
  • Groundwater Well Testing ($9,200)
  • Reusable Automotive Oil Filters ($9,298)
  • Green Restaurant Association Certification ($8,016)
  • E-Waste Fashion Show ($7,750)
  • Van Landingham Glen Stream Repairs Phase II ($7,500)
  • Recyclebot Project ($7,378)s
  • PV Array at Storrs Design ($6,213)s
  • Temporary Bike Racks for Special Events ($5,438)
  • Swinging Benches ($5,332)s
  • Pizza Box Collection Bins ($5,697)
  • Joulebug App Pilot Program ($5,000)
  • Party for the Planet 2019 ($4,708)s
  • Bridge for Van Landingham Glen ($4,490)
  • Butterfly Highway Site ($4,350)s
  • Erosion Prevention Lot 27 ($4,215)s
  • Amazon Box Recycling Bins ($4,041)
  • Swipe Out Hunger Program Pilot ($4,000)
  • Jamil Niner Student Pantry Food Plot ($4,000)s
  • Human-Powered Ice Cream Bike ($3,852)
  • Water Bottle Campaigns (multiple grants, $3,762)
  • Refrigeration Controller Study ($3,566)
  • Party for the Planet 2018 ($3,416)s
  • Bee Hives ($3,154)
  • Habitat for Humanity Student Project ($3,026)s
  • Skateboard Racks at Student Union ($2,948)s
  • Signs for Public Electric Car Chargers ($2,598)
  • Shed & Tools for the Student Garden ($2,367)s
  • Bike lane markings on Cameron Blvd ($2,163)
  • Recycled Meals Equipment ($2,099)s
  • “Turn Off the Lights” Sticker Campaign ($2,000)
  • Replace Outdated Red and Yellow Recycling Bins ($2,000)
  • Niner Hunger Relief ($1,900)
  • Composting Equipment for Student Garden ($1,585)s
  • Party for the Planet 2017 ($1,458)s
  • Orbis Grille Compost Bins ($1,272)
  • Green Residence Hall Demo ($1,066)
  • Invasive species removal tools ($1,060)
  • Statement Making Fashion Show E-Waste Art ($1,043)
  • “These Come From Trees” Sticker Campaign ($979)
  • Kiosk for Student Garden ($723)s
  • Small Grants for Adopt-A-Spot Signss, Get Out the Vote Campaigns, Student Garden Toolss, Graduation Gown Recycling, Garden Club Events, Earth Month filmss, 3D Print Recyclings, Mason Bee Habitat, Succulent Houseplantss, Sustainability Week Student Gatherings.