August 3, 2015
Call for Proposals: HACU/Solution Generation $10,000 Leadership in Climate Change Awareness Award 
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and partner organization, ecoAmerica, are currently accepting proposals from HACU members for a HACU/Solution Generation for Leadership in Climate Change Awareness Award. A $10,000 award will be given to a single HACU-member institution deemed by the selection committee to have the broadest, most innovative, and most effective outreach effort at engaging the campus and broader community in climate and sustainability solutions. The winner will be recognized at HACU’s 29th Annual Conference.
Deadline for Proposal Submission: August 24, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. EST. To read the full RFP notice, click here.
Institutions that have not been actively involved in climate solutions and sustainable actions but would like to get on the path to a positive future are encouraged to apply.
Proposals will be evaluated based on three criteria:
1. Current and Planned Efforts to Engage the Campus and Broader Community on Climate Solutions. Does your institution have a program to engage students, professionals, and the community in awareness and behavior change on climate change including aspects such as courses or components of courses that teach climate change communications?
2. Current and Planned Efforts to Lead by Example (reduce your carbon footprint). This would include active participation in the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, AASHE’s STAR program or other comparable independent or collective initiatives.
3. Statement of Use for the Award Funds. Creative use of the $10,000 award to stimulate and expand efforts to engage the campus and community in climate solutions. RFP Available: August 3, 2015