GRANT PROCESS


"We're looking for opportunities that will make a real impact and deliver tangible, sustainable results in those key areas that align with our philosophical principles and are the cornerstones of strong communities; Education, the Environment, Entrepreneurship and community Enrichment." - Curley M. Dossman, Jr., president, Georgia-Pacific Foundation

Guidelines

Nonprofit organizations seeking support whose projects are aligned with the Foundation's four E's are encouraged to submit requests. Consideration is given to organizations who have registered 501 (c) (3) status, as well as schools, and public municipalities. Requests for direct funding and in-kind products are accepted.

  • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, and tax-exempt public service agencies (e.g. Police/Fire Departments) in the U.S. are eligible to apply.


    • Four P's chart

    Requests for support will be accepted between January 1st and October 31st. No requests will be accepted after the annual deadline. Requests should be postmarked by October 31st for current year consideration.

    Proposals should be submitted via U.S. mail to the address specified in the Grant Application. Requests are not accepted via email nor fax. All applicants will receive written response within eight weeks.

    How to Apply

    In order to submit your organization's request for support, please do the following:

    • Take the Eligibility Survey
    • If successful, complete Georgia-Pacific's 2013 Grant Application
    • Send the completed proposal to the name and address listed on the application

    NOTE:Georgia-Pacific considers all requests that align with its posted focus areas. In order to conserve resources and materials, please do not send photos, videos, CD's, or DVD's as we cannot guarantee their return.

    Eligibility Survey

    Please take a few minutes to complete this simple survey to determine if your organization is eligible to apply for a grant or in-kind donation from the Georgia-Pacific Foundation.

    Grant Application FAQ

    Get the answers to most of your frequently asked questions, including the types of projects and programs that the Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports.