The First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Civic Engagement and Environmental Impact Grants program.

The First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in communities around the world. Emphasis is placed on programs that support the First Solar Corporate giving values which include: focusing on “green” education initiatives, access to clean energy and water in underserved areas, and furthering the development of innovative and sustainable technologies.

Priority will be given to organizations that make a significant impact in communities that share giving values.

Funding Information

• As the Fund seeks to support projects and services making a meaningful impact, grant requests must be for projects or services that cost or exceed $10,000 (USD). Requests under $10,000 should be directed to the First Solar local office nearest the grant seeker. In principle, requests should be in English. However, applicants may request translation assistance.

Eligibility Criteria

Grants will only be awarded to a) non-profit, charitable organizations that are designated as having tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service code or b) organizations capable of demonstrating the ability to fulfill the charitable purpose of a grant award. The Fund may limit the number of requests accepted by any one requestor at its discretion.

Grant Restrictions

Through this funding opportunity, the First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund will not consider requests that seek:

• Support for sectarian activities of religious organizations.
• Financial assistance with the annual campaign of an organization.
• Requests for scholarships.

For more information, visit First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund.