Grant Opportunity, Intersectional Sustainability
Posted: 7/16/2020 (Funding)
Recent events revealed undeniable racial disparities in police violence and COVID-19 fatality. The movements rising up to combat such injustices have highlighted the importance of considering the intersections of group identities in thinking about what social and environmental sustainability means.
The Campus Sustainability Fund and the UW Resilience Lab are calling for proposals of up to $3,000 for projects that will educate the UW community and spark dialogue about proposed solutions to environmental and societal problems that have a disproportionately negative impact on communities of color, and in particular on Black and Indigenous peoples.
Example projects could include anything from a documentary and group discussion to the creation of online resources or a public art installation. We are especially interested in proposals that address themes of police reform and accountability, environmental (in)justice, and health disparities that result from systemic and institutional racism. The 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals may serve as an inspiration for thinking about different aspects of intersectional sustainability that could be addressed. We prefer proposals for solutions that can be implemented at the University of Washington or in the greater Seattle area.
The application period will open on July 8, 2020, and will stay open while funding remains. All University of Washington students, staff, and faculty are eligible to apply. However, preference will be given to teams including students. Projects will be funded on a rolling basis.