The Patriot Green Fund (PGF) strives to foster an environment where Mason can flourish academically in part through practicing environmental, social, and economic stewardship. This $100,000 fund managed by George Mason University's Office of Sustainability seeks to fund tangible projects that have a high value in all three of these areas of sustainability. The fund works to raise awareness of and support for building a culture of sustainability on Mason's campuses and in our communities. The PGF empowers students by providing them with an unprecedented opportunity to lead and direct projects that will create positive change. To strengthen the Mason community, all Mason students, faculty, and staff may propose and/or participate in a PGF-supported project. Infrastructure projects may only occur on Mason’s campuses, but research projects may help solve problems in any of Mason’s surrounding communities or the Metro D.C. region in general.