Metcalf Foundation is pleased to launch the Metcalf Green Prosperity Challenge to universities in Ontario. They are seeking research-based initiatives that demonstrate ways in which we can significantly reduce pressure on the natural environment in tandem with creating economic and social benefits. The program will award funding to innovative projects that meet the terms of this challenge.

Responses to the challenge must include a research-based concept/experiment component and a final tangible product/outcome. A report alone is not an acceptable project outcome. The parameters of the challenge are consistent with Metcalf's interest in stimulating new ways of thinking about growth and prosperity.

The challenge is open to university faculty members, graduate students and individuals formally affiliated with a university in Ontario. The deadline for proposals is September 24, 2013.

Detailed guidelines and an application form are attached but are also available on our website at:

http://metcalffoundation.com/what-we-fund/environment-program/#green-prosperity-challenge

They will be holding an hour-long webinar on Thursday June 27 and on Wednesday July 10 to give a brief presentation on the Challenge and to answer any questions you may have. They will be sending an email in the near future with details on how to sign-up for the webinar.

If you have any questions about the Challenge, please contact Mary MacDonald, Metcalf Environment Program Director at mmacdonald@metcalffoundation.com.