Award recipients are expected to use funds only for approved expenses. If money is left over after the project is complete, the difference will remain with the Green Fund.

The Green Fund Committee will oversee the funds. It will consist of  five students, two administrators and one faculty member. Proposals for funding may be submitted for consideration by students, faculty or staff . Each proposal is reviewed by the Green Fund Committee and those with a majority vote of the Committee will be recommended to the University President for  final decision.

Don't hesitate to reach out! Email the Green Fund at greenfund@utep.edu, we want to help applicants feel confident before they submit.

Applications open when positions become available. We announce openings through our Instagram and Handshake, following both is the best way to know when to apply. All students applying for membership on the Green Fund Committee must submit their application to the Student Government Association’s Student Appointment and Review Committee (SARC).

• The SARC committee shall review the applications to ensure required qualifications are met. In addition to the SARC application form, students must submit one letter of recommendation from UTEP faculty or staff member and the names of two (2) other references.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Appointees are presented to the SGA Senate for final approval.

The Green Fund Committee records all funding allocations and provides an annual report to the Student Government Association and the University President. You can visit the link provided below to access our projects and  financial reports. www.GreenFund/2020-2019 Reports.com

Green Fund provides the financial assistance to students, faculty, and staff regarding programs, initiatives, and studies that contribute to the cause of helping the environment on campus to become more efficient and sustainable.