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8.1.3 Other Grants
Other Foundation Grants
The Foundation trustees and staff may make grants to nonprofit organizations in the areas of children and families, environmental restoration, sustainable agriculture and peace through understanding; or, in support of the Company’s Social Mission initiatives. Grants to support the Company’s Social Mission programs are not used for sponsorships, promotions or other marketing purposes.
In 2005, $100,000 was distributed in other grants to various organizations including:
- $10,000 to the Vermont Food Bank
- $5,000 to the Intervale Center
- $1,000 to the Vermont Natural Resources Council for their Citizen Action Day.
Plant Managers’ Discretionary Fund
$5,000 is made available each year to the plant managers at the St. Albans and Waterbury sites. The fund is used for corporate citizenship purposes and supports activities of local civic organizations that may not be eligible for Community Action Team (CAT) grants.
In 2005, the Plant Managers’ contributions included the Franklin County United Way .