Mission

The Infrastructure & Sustainability Joint Allocation Committee (I&S JAC) Fund provides grants for projects that improve Georgia Tech’s campus infrastructure, resources, and sustainability initiatives. Eligible proposals include, but are not limited to, campus facility upgrades, public art, green space improvements, student-led sustainability projects, or equipment made broadly accessible to the Georgia Tech community.

Overseen by a student-led committee of undergraduate and graduate representatives, the fund allocates $75,000 each fiscal year from the Student Activity Fee to support projects that enhance inclusivity, sustainability, and student life on campus. All members of the Georgia Tech community, students, faculty, staff, and departments, are encouraged to submit proposals that create lasting impact and benefit the campus community at large.

The I&S JAC Fund seeks proposals that visibly and engagingly advance our campus’s sustainable, resilient, and inclusive infrastructure.

FAQs

General

Who can apply?

Any member of the Georgia Tech community, including students, faculty, staff, RSOs, and departments, may submit a proposal. The method to access funding will vary depending on the applicant.

What types of proposals are accepted?

Projects must improve campus infrastructure, resources, or sustainability in a way that is accessible to the entire GT community. Examples include hammocks, benches, public art, makerspace equipment, or other infrastructure upgrades.

How long is the application?

Applications must include a project description, cost estimates, funding sources, approvals from relevant offices, and an explanation of campus-wide benefits.

Can multiple proposals be submitted?

Yes. Each proposal is evaluated independently by the committee.

When does the project have to start? Why?

Projects should begin in the same fiscal year they are funded, to ensure timely benefit to the student body and alignment with the annual review process.

How many people should be involved in a project?

No minimum is required, but projects should demonstrate the capacity to be implemented and maintained.

Beyond completion of the project itself, what requirements do accepted projects have?

How did the Sustainability Fund get started?

The I&S JAC was established by the Student Government Association to allocate $75,000 annually from the Student Activity Fee in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Funding

Will the Board partially fund a project? Do they require matching funds?

Yes, the Board may partially fund projects. Matching funds are encouraged but not required.

Can the Sustainability Fund be used to pay people?

The charter specifies funding for items and services accessible to the entire GT community, not wages or stipends. Student pay would not be covered.

What is a typical timeline for spending the approved funds on projects?

Funds are expected to be spent within the same fiscal year, with projects reviewed annually for maintenance and follow-up needs.

Projects Approved for Funding

2024-2025:

Community Garden Drip Irrigation
Funding enabled the installation of a drip irrigation system with a timer to conserve water and reduce manual labor at the GT Community Garden.

Restroom Signage Improvements
Funding supported updating single-stall restroom signs across campus with new “Restroom” signage.

North Avenue Dining Hall Gardening
Funding provided new plants for the patio garden at North Avenue Dining Hall.

Tech Green Hammocks
Funding purchased nine hammocks for Tech Green, replacing six existing ones and adding three new hammocks.

IC Lawn Hammocks
Funding supported the construction of two new hammocks on the IC Lawn.

Temporary Bike Racks
Funding provided movable bike racks to serve the IC and other high-need areas.