International Paper To Host $65K Grant Application Info Meeting

May 30, 2019

International Paper Pensacola Mill will award $65,000 in foundation grants in 2019 and is hosting a free workshop to review the application process with interested nonprofit organizations and federal entities.

The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the mill’s Employee Development Center at 375 Muscogee Road in Cantonment. The meeting will focus on eligibility, criteria and restrictions. Reservations to attend the workshop are required as space is limited; however, attendance is not mandatory for eligibility.

The International Paper Foundation makes sustainable investments to address critical needs in the communities where employees live and work.

Signature Causes include:

  • ·         Education – Programs focused on helping children succeed via a comprehensive approach to education. Priority is given to literacy programs from birth through 3rd grade.
  • ·         Hunger – Programs dedicated to improving food security throughout our communities.
  • ·         Health & Wellness – Programs that promote healthy living habits.
  • ·         Disaster Relief – Programs that help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters.

Funding also is available to address environmental initiatives (forests, water and air), employee involvement grants and other critical community needs.

Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or qualifying federal entity to apply for a grant. To be considered, organizations must have a program that addresses critical community needs and have measurable objectives to demonstrate impact. Details on grant eligibility, guidelines and restrictions are available at www.ipgiving.com. Applications will be accepted at www.ipgiving.com until Monday, July 15, 2019.

To reserve your seat at the workshop, contact Whitney Fike, communications manager, via email whitney.fike@ipaper.com or (850) 968-3076.

Pictured: Last year’s IP Giving award winners (above) and a pre-application workshop. File photos.

Comments

One Response to “International Paper To Host $65K Grant Application Info Meeting”

  1. A.Wilton Thompson on June 2nd, 2019 4:48 am

    Becka Peebles let’s apply for a Byrneville Elementary gardening grant.

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