International Paper’s Columbus Pulp Mill and Columbus Modified Fiber facilities are accepting applications for International Paper Foundation grants at ipgiving.com through Friday, Aug. 9. In 2018, the facilities awarded $80,000 in grant funding to 19 area educational and nonprofit organizations.
The International Paper Foundation makes sustainable investments to address critical needs in the communities where its employees live and work.
Signature causes include:
Funding also is available to address environmental initiatives (forests, water and air), employee involvement grants and other critical community needs.
Eligibility, process
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 ipgiving.com.
An eligible nonprofit organization with a program in an area that the foundation supports must apply online by visiting ipgiving.com. Applications are routed to the local IP facility and must be completed in its entirety to be considered.
The International Paper Foundation is one of the ways International Paper strives to reach its vision to be among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world.
International Paper is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, India and Russia. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, IP employs more than 52,000 colleagues and serves more than 25,000 customers in 150 countries.
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