FAQs

Is there a limit to how much BSF will provide? 

BSF receives approximately $50,000 per year in undergraduate student fees, which rolls over if funds are not allocated to projects. The highest amount that has ever been awarded to a BSF project was $90,000 for the Shapiro Campus Center LED lighting project in 2018. 

Note that the BSF committee can decide to fund projects at, below or above levels requested in the application.

Can I apply for funds to cover a portion of an event, such as food or screening fees?
Yes! Events related to sustainability are part of the scope of BSF.

What if I have an idea, but I'm not sure how to find an undergraduate partner or other group to help with it?
Contact the Senate Sustainability Committee (SenSus) and/or Mary Fischer (mfischer (at) brandeis.edu) to get help finding others to help with your idea.

Can I apply even though I'm not an undergraduate student?
BSF is open to any group of faculty, staff and/or students, as long as at least one undergraduate student is in the group. 

How are projects decided?
Each semester, a board of equal numbers of faculty/staff and students review and discuss the proposals according to the scoring matrix on the BSF website. 

Can I apply if I'm not sure if the exact cost of a project, but I have an idea?
Yes! Just include your best guess, and the BSF board will work with you to finalize costs.

Other questions?
Contact Mary Fischer (mfischer (at) brandeis.edu)!