What is the Student Climate Action Revolving Fund (SCARF)?
SCARF is a revolving loan fund for student-led projects that will promote conservation and sustainability on campus. The fund will finance conservation projects that will generate direct or indirect revenue (or savings), which is then used to pay back the initial loan; this creates a self-perpetuating fund for future projects. Energy conservation funds can generate cascading benefits: raising campus awareness and deepening student involvement, stimulating entrepreneurial creativity, generating monetary savings, and demonstrating that sustainability initiatives can indeed produce a tangible return on investment. Any student organization or group of students can apply for funding under SCARF. If you need assistance crafting your proposal or refining your idea, please contact the Shi Center.
