March 12, 2013
Dear Barry Pryor,
The University of Arizona Green Fund Committee is please to inform you that “Production of common and gourmet mushrooms from landscaping and consumer waste products,” Item #GF14.32P has been awarded funding from the Green Fund in the amount of $39,300 allocated over a period of one year.The amount you requested in your original proposal was $67,100 allocated over a period of 1 year. This amount differs from the amount requested in the project proposal. Specifically, the Green Fund will fund student and grad assistant personnel as well as corresponding ERE, fungal growth media grain, bags, supplies, gas measurement probe and assorted tools. They will also fund production sheds, misting system, food press wood chipper and straw shredder. The original project description first provided in your proposal was based on full funding. The total funding amount has been slightly adjusted to account for anticipated ERE rate changes for FY14. It stands to reason that if the amount awarded is reduced, the same project terms and expected outcomes may not necessarily apply. At this time, the Green Fund is requesting you provide revised terms of your project and revised project outcomes due to reduced funding. Attached is a form you can utilize to document your answers.
Also attached is the Green Fund Letter of Agreement. Please print it out, attain signatures, and return an original signed copy to the UA Office of Sustainability located at 500 N. Highland Ave in Likings Hall. The building is located on the Northeast corner of Highland and 6th Street (access on 6th street). Funds will be dispersed after the signed letter of agreement is received and the Project Manager attends a Green Fund information meeting. Details regarding this meeting will be available shortly
Lastly, attached is a copy of your project spreadsheet outlining budget changes. Please use this spreadsheet as a template for future budget reporting.
You will also receive notice via Green Fund automatic notification that these files have been uploaded to the public Green Fund Website. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Rudnick at .
The Green Fund Committee extends its best wishes for the success of your program.
Sincerely,
The University of Arizona Green Fund Committee