The mission of Sustainable Blacksburg (SB) is to preserve and enhance sustainable living in Blacksburg and environs by promoting clean energy, smart growth and mobility, ecological integrity, social equity, and reduction of waste (especially carbon emissions, and pollution).
To encourage others to assist in accomplishing this mission, SB will be awarding (up to) four grants of up to $500 each during calendar year 2022 for projects that support our mission.
Projects are expected to be accomplished within one year of the grant award.
The 2022 grant program was officially announced during the SB Lunch and Learn Listening Session on January 26.
Timeline for first two grant awards:
- Project proposal submission deadline: March 31
- Project approval date: April 15, with the public notified during Earth Week
Timeline for third and fourth grant awards:
- Project proposal submission deadline: June 30
- Project approval date: August 1
To be considered for a grant, return this form by the deadline to sustainableblacksburgva@gmail.com, using the subject header “Grant Proposal for” and the name or abbreviation of your organization.
