Institutions both large and small are becoming increasingly aware of the wasteful, energy intensive nature of much of our buildings and preservation practices. Only some are implementing energy saving strategies, waste audits or other sustainable projects. Still others struggle to get internal institutional support. Even though sustainable strategies often offer long term financial savings, many require upfront investments that are cost prohibitive. With this in the mind, this quarter’s Sustainability Now E-Blast, written by Sustainability Committee Member Kate Fugett, provides information on the grants and funding opportunities for your institution’s next sustainability project. We hope this information will encourage institutional buy-in and help your institution take the next steps towards best sustainable practices. We also hope this will inspire funding institutions to develop grants specifically geared towards these types of projects.
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Annabelle (Bellie) Camp
Kress Fellow, Balboa Art Conservation Center
Outreach Officer, Sustainability Committee
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