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.
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 measureable objectives to demonstrate impact. Details on grant eligibility, guidelines and restrictions are available a 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. For more information about the grant guidelines or process, contact Kellum Kim at [email protected]
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