FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Alexa Steele
Communications Coordinator, Red River Mill
318-476-8107
Alexa.Steele@upaper.com

CAMPTI, La. – March 8, 2024 – The International Paper Red River Mill is now accepting applications for
International Paper Foundation grants at http://www.ipgiving.com through August 1, 2024.
“It’s not just about giving back; it’s about investing in the very fabric of our community,” said Scott
Lonadier, mill manager. “International Paper strives to be a force for good in our local communities and the Red River Mill is proud to do what it can to make a lasting positive impact.”

Local community organizations and their projects awarded grants for 2023:
• Ben D. Johnson Education Center
• Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana, Inc.
• Campti Community Development Center, Inc.
• City of Natchitoches Early Childhood Education
• Northwester State University of Louisiana
• One316 Ministries – Cane River Food Pantry
• The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc.

Community Information Session
Join Us for our first ever Grants Cycle Information Session. The session is scheduled for Thursday, April 25,
from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Natchitoches Events Center.
During this session, we will discuss the application process, eligibility criteria and the types of projects we
are particularly interested in supporting through the IP Foundation. This is an excellent opportunity to ask
questions ahead of submitting your application.
We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP by emailing Alexa Steele at Alexa.Steele@ipaper.com.

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
through education, hunger, health and wellness, or disaster relief and have measurable objectives to
demonstrate impact. Details on grant eligibility, guidelines and restrictions are available at
http://www.ipgiving.com. All applications must be submitted by August 1, 2024, to be considered in this
year’s cycle.

About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.