Grant Guidelines
The Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation focuses its philanthropy on education that:
Supporting workforce readiness helps ensure that students are better prepared for a successful work life after high school graduation. The workforce of the future requires an education that not only builds strong basic skills in core subjects like reading, writing, mathematics, and science, but also encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, innovation, and much more. Whether a high school student goes on to college or the world of work, these skills are essential to success.
We also believe that as a company with more than 100 years of practice developing sustainable solutions and a long history of innovation, Weyerhaeuser plays a unique role in contributing sustainable solutions to social and environmental problems. Through the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, we support education that advances renewable natural resources as part of the global sustainability solution.
In considering requests for support, the foundation gives preference to projects, programs, and activities that:
- Serve a broad range of community residents
- Meet our key areas of focus or a key community need
- Show strong support from community leaders and other funders
- Are managed competently with a history of accountability, results, cost-effectiveness, strong leadership, and creativity
Major grants are made outside a Weyerhaeuser operating area only by invitation. The foundation does not make multi-year commitments; our grants are considered one-time events.
Last updated Feb. 11, 2008.
