Corporate Giving & Grants

Overview:

The Georgia-Pacific Foundation works with community-based programs, service projects and disaster relief efforts to improve life in the communities where Georgia-Pacific has a presence.

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Deadline:

N/A; rolling application. 

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Funding Priorities:

Education

• K-12 Education

• STEM Education

 

Enrichment

• Cultural Programs

• Community Building

 

Environment

• Sustainability

 

Entrepreneurship

• Career Education

• Skill Building

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Geographic Location:

Must be within 30 miles of Georgia-Pacific operations.  There are 5 facilities in NC, including Lumberton, Asheboro, Dudley, Mt. Holly, & Conway.

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Grant Size:

No information is available at this time.

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Requirements:

Georgia-Pacific considers applications from organizations that:

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• Are located within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community

• Support education, the environment, community enrichment and/or entrepreneurship

• Create tangible value and measurable return on investment in the community 

    

Below are the top charitable contributions that create value in GP communities. These types of requests are typically designated “approved” on facility charitable contribution plans. 

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Core Community Contributions:

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1. Public Schools (K-12) (i.e. STEM, robotics and reading programs; general support, books, school supplies) 

2. Scholarships (college/university)

3. Fire/Police

4. Library

5. YMCA/YWCA

6. Hospital

7. Habitat for Humanity

8. United Way

9. Workforce Development initiatives (job training)

10. Environmental initiatives

11. Entrepreneur education (Public High School)

 

Last updated 10/31/2018