Second Nature Catalyst Grant for Campus Climate Action

Second Nature Catalyst Grant for Campus Climate Action

Funder: Second Nature

Award Amount: $4,000

Geographic Scope: Nationwide (eight universities selected)

Focus Areas:

Campus climate action

Clean energy policy

Emissions reduction

Climate resilience

Sustainability initiatives

Program Description

The Catalyst Grants program is designed to serve as the spark that jumpstarts or strengthens campus climate action projects that reduce emissions and build resilience. Grants support innovative projects that create meaningful, lasting climate impact on college and university campuses.

Savannah State University Award

SSU received a $4,000 grant to create a Clean Energy Policy Simulation Lab. The Lab provides students in the Master of Public Administration, Marine Science, and other interested undergraduate students with hands-on experience analyzing energy and climate policies using real-world datasets and interactive tools. The funds also support scholarships for two students.

Project Details

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Aerang Nam, SSU Assistant Professor of Public Administration
• Deliverables: Clean Energy Policy Simulation Lab integrated into existing courses, student scholarships, analytical tools
• Target Populations: Master of Public Administration students, Marine Science students, undergraduate students
• Community Impact: Actionable insights on clean energy and resilience for the coastal community

Other 2026 Recipients

• California State University – Northridge
• John Jay College – CUNY
• Mesa Community College
• SUNY Cortland
• Texas Southern University
• University of North Carolina – Pembroke
• Xavier University of Louisiana

About Second Nature

Second Nature is committed to accelerating climate action in, and through, higher education. By mobilizing a diverse array of higher education institutions to act on bold climate commitments, Second Nature scales campus climate initiatives and creates innovative climate solutions.

Website: secondnature.org