How much funding does Second Nature Catalyst Grant for Campus Climate Action provide?

Second Nature Catalyst Grant for Campus Climate Action provides $4,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Second Nature Catalyst Grant for Campus Climate Action?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Second Nature Catalyst Grant for Campus Climate Action

Q: How often is Second Nature Catalyst Grant for Campus Climate Action offered?

Second Nature Catalyst Grant for Campus Climate Action runs on an annual cycle.

Savannah State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiaries

Foundation Annual Environmental Education Grants

Funding Amount

$4,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

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.