Grant Application Guidelines
Georgia-Pacific knows that putting resources back into our communities strengthens them and contributes to our own success as a company. That's why we created the Georgia-Pacific Foundation, which makes investments that improve the quality of life in communities where we operate, and where our employees live and work.
To make a meaningful impact, the Foundation has chosen to support four distinct investment areas and priority initiatives: Education, Enrichment of our communities, Environment and Entreprenuership.
The Foundation cannot support the following requests:
- Non tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or gender
- "Bail-out" funds given to provide emergency assistance to organizations for general operating purposes
- Individuals, other than through scholarship and community service programs
- Political causes, candidates and legislative lobbying or advocacy efforts of any type
- Churches or religious denominations, religious or theological schools
- Social, labor, veterans, alumni or fraternal organizations serving a limited constituency
- Organizations requesting goodwill advertising for fund-raising benefits and program books
- Athletic associations and sporting events
- General operating support for United Way member agencies
- National groups whose local chapter has already received support
- Purchase of tickets/tables for testimonials or similar benefit events
- Medical and nursing schools
- Named academic chairs
- Social sciences or health science programs (college/technical school)
- Organizations that channel the funds received to third parties
- Fund-raising events such as raffles, telethons, walkathons and auctions
- Trips and tours
How to Apply for a Grant
The Georgia-Pacific Foundation will consider requests, starting at $1,000, that meet the above criteria. Written proposals should contain basic background information, including the name of the requesting organization and the name of the project. We also request a brief narrative with:- Project goals and objectives
- Needs the project seeks to meet
- Relationship between the project and Georgia-Pacific Foundation investment areas and priorities
- Anticipated results of the project
- How results will be measured
- A project budget
- An appendix that contains other relevant information including proof of tax exempt status verifying 501(c)(3), names of board members and staff, and a description of staff qualifications
Please do not send additional materials (videotapes, etc.)
Where to Apply
Applications and other correspondence should be addressed to:(Mr.) Curley M. Dossman, Jr.
President, Georgia-Pacific Foundation
133 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 652-4182 / phone
(404) 749-2754 / fax