Creighton Student Sustainability Action Fund
Creighton Student Sustainability Action Fund
The mission of the Creighton Student Sustainability Action Fund (CSSAF) is to contribute to building a culture of sustainability at Creighton University by enabling, supporting, and financing student-driven initiatives that collaboratively tackle interconnected environmental, social, and economic issues. The CSSAF was launched in Fall 2021 by the Office of Sustainability Programs to provide students with the opportunity to fully live out Creighton's commitment to care for our common home by promoting ecological justice at Creighton and within society at large, which includes advocacy for and implementation of sustainable practices. The CSSAF is funded by gifts, and the CSSAF Governance Committee consisting of five student voting members and six faculty/staff non-voting members review grant applications and determine the allocation of funds.
Have an idea but need help with your proposal? Reach out to Sustainability@creighton.edu today!
Curious about what types of proposals achieve the goals and intentions of the CSSAF? Here are a few ideas to help you get started!
- A book discussion group or movie screening event
- A resource-conservation or waste-reduction competition
- A zero-waste event hosted by an organization
- A holiday or seasonally themed event that has a global or sustainability focus
- A program to educate students about sustainable practices
- A make and take or upcycling activity
Important Dates
The CSSAF Governance Committee will meet four times during the Fall 2022 semester to discuss proposals and vote on funding. The meetings take place in the Global Engagement Conference Room located on the 3rd floor of Creighton Hall. If you are interested in attending a meeting, just let us know, and we will make sure to have a chair for you!
To be considered for review and funding, applicants must complete the online CSSAF Application Form no later than one week prior to CSSAF meeting. This allows the CCSAF Governance Committee members time to thoroughly review proposals prior to voting. Applications received less than one week prior will be reviewed and considered at the following month's meeting.
Fall 2022 meeting dates and submission deadlines:
Tuesday, January, 17, 8 - 9:30 a.m. (proposals must be submitted by January 10 to be considered)
Tuesday, February 14, 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. (proposals must be submitted by February 7 to be considered)
Tuesday, March 14, 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. (proposals must be submitted by March 7 to be considered)
Tuesday, April 11, 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. (proposals must be submitted by April 4 to be considered)
Have a proposal idea but need assistance? Reach out to Sustainability@creighton.edu.
Important Documents
- CSSAF Online Application Form
- Budget Template
- Project Advisor Letter of Support
- Example Application
- Necessary Approvals and Campus Contacts
Overview of CSSAF Purchasing and Reimbursements
- CSSAF Purchase Request Form
- CSSAF Method A Overview (Purchases made with personal funds)
- CSSAF Method B Overview (Purchases made with University PCard)
CSSAF Governance Committee Members:
2022-2023 Student Voting Members (Pictured):
(Front row l-r) Emma Yackley, Chantal Portes Estevez, Maddie Soyer, (Back row l-r) Benjamin Kinkor, Bryce Ferguson
2022-2023 Staff/Faculty Non-Voting Members:
Sheri Bacon, Dr. Ted Burk, Becky Crowell, Cathy Rupprecht, Danny Steiner, Dr. Andrew Baruth (beginning January 1, 2023)
