Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund Grants
National/International Grantmaking: New for 2011, applications in this category will be accepted by invitation only. A small portion of our grantmaking supports select, high-priority national and international initiatives that are directly related to the sustainability and importance of working forests that improve lives for people and the planet. This may include sustainability issues related to forestry, sustainable forest products, housing, improving ecosystems, and renewable, green energy.
To be considered for fudning a program must do one of the following:
- Serve a community within a 50-mile radius of a major Weyerhaeuser facility. If you are interested in applying for a grant, please review where we give. OR
- Support a state-wide issue of interest to the Foundation and Weyerhaeuser in the key states of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon or Washington. OR
- Support a selected, high-priority national or international initiative directly related to the sustainability and importance of working forests.
To be eligible to receive funding an organization must be one of the following:
- Tax-exempt, nonprofit public charity classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
- A registered charity in Canada with a Canada Revenue Agency Number, or registered as a provincial nonprofit society
- Public education institutions or government entities qualified under Section 170(c)(1) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code or qualified as a Canadian municipality
Since 1948, the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation played an integral role in the philanthropic efforts of the company providing more than $212 million in donations over 62 years. Mission: Nourish the quality of life in Weyerhaeuser’s communities, and foster the understanding that sustainable working forests meet important human needs.
Weyerhaeuser’s communities range from rural to metropolitan, with unique priorities and needs. Employees serving on local advisory committees develop funding priorities to support their particular community within four focus areas. This allows flexibility for a variety of giving across our different communities, while providing a strong framework for our giving.
Focus Areas:
- Affordable Housing and Shelter
- Education and Youth Development
- Environmental Stewardship
- Human Services, Civic & Cultural Growth
Application process is completed online. Recommended steps is:
Step 1: Review grant guidelines and eligibility
Step 2: Funding priorities vary in each Weyerhaeuser community. Before submitting a grant application we encourage you to contact the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund advisor at your local Weyerhaeuser facility to determine if the committee has an interest in considering your proposal.
FOR NATIONAL GRANTS PLEASE NOTE: Grants for a national project directly related to the sustainability and importance of working forests are considered by invitation only.
FOR HEADQUARTERS-AREA GRANTS, PLEASE NOTE: Funding priorities specifically for the company's Headquarters communities in and near Federal Way, WA will be determined later this Spring and communicated on this website. Therefore, applications for this area are not being accepted at this time.
Step 3: Gather information essential to completing the application
- The organization's tax id
- Contact information
- Detailed information about the organization
- Detailed information about the request you are asking to be funded
- Financial information related to the organization and the project
Step 4: Review and select the appropriate application
Step 5: Complete and submit the application by August 1.
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund does not fund:
- Projects, services and organizations outside a 50 mile/80 kilometer radius of a Weyerhaeuser community
- National campaigns and programs
- Activities that provide a direct or tangible benefit to Weyerhaeuser or its employees
- Conferences, forums or special events
- Individuals, including direct scholarship or bursary assistance
- Fraternal, social, labor or political organizations
- Activities that influence legislation
- Organizations seeking funds for theological purposes
- Disease specific support, including national health-related organizations and their local affiliates
- Groups or individuals seeking funds for sponsorships or to purchase tickets or tables at fundraising benefits
- Sports teams or athletic events
- Operating deficits or debt liquidation
- Hospital building or equipment campaigns resulting in higher costs to health-care users
- Services the public sector is reasonably expected to provide
- Endowments and memorials
- Capital campaigns
- Research or conferences unrelated to the forest products or homebuilding industries
- Multi-year Requests
National/International Grantmaking: New for 2011, applications in this category will be accepted by invitation only. A small portion of our grantmaking supports select, high-priority national and international initiatives that are directly related to the sustainability and importance of working forests that improve lives for people and the planet. This may include sustainability issues related to forestry, sustainable forest products, housing, improving ecosystems, and renewable, green energy.