Funds
Botanical Garden Foundation
Provides support for the greatest operational needs.
Center for Public Engagement with Science
Supports a network of field sites through semester-long, immersive experiences in North Carolina and abroad where students live and learn in diverse ecosystems — from mountains to coasts to urban environments while advancing education, research, and community engagement.
Designated Garden Improvements
Provides support for the North Carolina Botanical Garden to meet capital project needs or groundbreaking initiatives to better serve the citizens of North Carolina.
IE Director's Fund
Supports the director in expanding strategic partnerships with academic collaborators, advancing innovative research and educational initiatives, and fostering meaningful engagement with local stakeholders on critical environmental challenges.
Institute for the Environment - Greatest Needs
This fund provides the UNC Institute for the Environment with the flexibility to deploy resources where they are most needed to support core programs, advance emerging research, and respond to urgent environmental challenges.
Master Plan-Herbarium
Provides capital support for the UNC Herbarium.
Morehead-Cain Scholarship Fund
Provide support for the Morehead-Cain Program at Carolina, the first program of its kind in the United States. Morehead-Cain identifies the most promising young leaders across our state, nation and world, and invests in a transformational college experience at Carolina that prepares them for a lifetime of impact.
UNC Sustainability Fund
Supports Sustainable Carolina, UNC-Chapel Hill’s central hub for advancing sustainability by connecting campus operations, academics, and research, tracking progress, and engaging the community in hands-on efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote long-term well-being.