Central Louisiana News

CAMPTI, LA (March 14, 2023) – The International Paper Red River Mill is accepting applications for International Paper Foundation grants at www.ipgiving.com through Sept. 1, 2023. In 2022, the foundation awarded $63,000 in grants to area non-profit organizations. The International Paper Foundation makes sustainable investments to address critical needs in the communities where its employees live and work.

Signature Causes include:

• Education – Programs focused on helping children succeed via a comprehensive approach to education. Priority is given to literacy programs from birth through 3rd grade.

• Hunger – Programs dedicated to improving food security throughout our communities.

• Health & Wellness – Programs that promote healthy living habits.

• Disaster Relief – Programs that help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Funding also is available to address environmental initiatives (forests, water and air), employee involvement grants and other critical community needs.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit 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 at www.ipgiving.com.

Application Process & Procedures

An eligible non-profit organization with a program in an area that the foundation supports must apply online by visiting https://www.internationalpaper.com/giving. Applications are routed to the local IP facility and must be completed in its entirety to be considered. If you have questions about the grant guidelines or process, contact Alexa Steele at 318-476-8107 or via email at alexa.steele@ipaper.com.

About the International Paper Foundation

The International Paper Foundation is one of the ways International Paper strives to reach our vision to be among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world. Started in 1952, the Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in the communities where our employees live and work. Funding priority is given to programs related to our signature causes: education, hunger, health & wellness, disaster relief and initiatives that improve our planet. Together, International Paper Company and the International Paper Foundation have donated more than $188 million to charitable organizations since 2010. For more information, visit ipgiving.com. About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

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