Home Depot Foundation -- Affordable Housing Built Responsibly
Application Deadline: March 1, 2008 and July 1, 2008
Description: The Home Depot Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities in the United States and to charitable organizations in Canada. Support is given to programs and projects that align with the foundation's mission and grant criteria. Preference is given to proposals that include community engagement; that result in the production, preservation, or financing of housing units for low- to moderate-income families; and that address as many of the following considerations as possible:
- resource efficiency in design, construction, and operations
- minimization of the depletion of natural resources, including timber and water
- inclusion of landscaping features such as trees and shrubs that minimize demand for water and synthetic chemicals and reduce heat island effect
- utilization of innovative and durable materials to reduce cost
- the use of more environmentally friendly building materials
- site planning with minimal environmental impact
- energy-efficiency and renewable energy use
- indoor air quality improvement, including moisture control and proper ventilation
- smart site planning and land use.
Who May Apply: The Home Depot Foundation will only fund nonprofit organizations that are designated as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in the United States or that have a notification of registration and confirmation of registration from the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency Charities Division in Canada.
Contact Information:
The Home Depot Foundation
2455 Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30339
Tel: (770) 384-3889 or (866) 593-7019 (toll free)
Fax: (770) 384-3908 or (866) 593-7027 (toll free)
E-mail: hd_foundation@homedepot.com
Web: http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/support_housing_apply.html
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