School of Natural Resources and Environment

Environmental Informatics

Publication Date: 
2010

Carter, N.H., Brown, D.G., Etter, D.R., Visser, L.G. 2010. Predicting black bear habitat suitability in Northern Lower Peninsula, Michigan, USA. Ursus, 21(1): 57-71. doi: 10.2192/09GR011

Citation type: 
Journal Article
Publication Date: 
2010

Zellner, M.L., Riolo, R.L., Rand, W., Brown, D.G., Page, S.E., and Fernandez, L.E. 2010. The problem with zoning: Nonlinear effects of interactions between location preferences and externalities on land use and utility.  Environment and Planning B, 37: 408-428. doi:10.1068/b35053

Citation type: 
Journal Article
Publication Date: 
2010

Smiley, M.J., Diez Roux, A.V., Brines, S.J., Brown, D.G., Evenson, K.R., and Rodriguez, D.A.  2010. A spatial analysis of health-related resources of three diverse metropolitan areas.  Health and Place, 16: 885-892. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.04.014

Citation type: 
Journal Article
Publication Date: 
2008

White-Newsome, J., Oí¢â‚¬â„¢Neill, M., Gronlund, C., Sunbury, T., Brines, S.J., Parker, E., Brown, D.G., Rood, R.B., Rivera, Z., 2009.  Climate change, heatwaves and environmental justice: Advancing knowledge and action. Environmental Justice, 2(4): 197-205

"I have followed a career path that did not exist when I graduated from the University of Michigan. But this great University gave me the skills to create it," Peter C. Mertz, Visiting Committee member and alumnus, delivered this year's Commencement address April 30. Mertz is chief executive officer and co-founder of Global Forest Partners (GFP), one of the largest timber investment management organizations in the world.

Typical application deadline: 
ongoing
Page last updated: 
04/08/2011
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Master's Project
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 
  • The applicant must be 25 OR UNDER.
  • The applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen (You will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).
  • You can APPLY for as many grants as you'd like, but you can only win ONE grant from Do Something in a twelve month period (excluding the Do Something Award).
Keywords: 
Activism
General support
Amount: 
$500
Funding Abstract: 

Are you working to start a community action project or program? Do you need money to put your ideas into action? If you answered, "YES!", you are eligible to apply for a Do Something Seed Grant. We give out a $500 Do Something Seed Grant every week to help young people just like YOU!

These grants can be used towards project ideas and programs that are just getting started, or to jump-start your program and realize your ideas for the first time. These grants can also be used towards projects that are already developed and sustainable, towards the next steps of your project and organization to help you as you look to expand your project and grow your impact.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials: 

1. Create a Project Posting (see link below) for your existing project.
2. Check out our Judging Criteria help with your application
3. Fill out an Online Application

4. Check out the FAQ if you have more questions

Required

  • A budget detailing how the $500 will be used
  • A recommendation from a non-family member
  •  

Optional (but recommended)

  • Photos and video of your project
  • Your project's website
Funding Restrictions: 

Grants cannot be used to fund:

  • Travel Costs
  • Individual Sponsorships
  • Shipping Costs
  • Individual School Fees
  • Fundraisers

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