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MEGlobal announces new Community Contributions Program

Apr 24, 2019 | 3:39 PM

RED DEER- MEGlobal Canada’s 2019 Community Contributions Program is now open and seeking applications for funding from local non-profit organizations who wish to implement projects and programs that improve the quality of life in communities near MEGlobal’s Prentiss manufacturing site.

Selections will be made by a committee of MEGlobal employees and will be announced in mid-June.

“MEGlobal’s commitment to our communities is a big part of our culture and we are proud to offer a program that supports organizations that are also committed to making our communities even better places to live, work and grow,” said David Miller, MEGlobal Prentiss Site Leader. “We are excited to see what kinds of projects are going to be submitted.”

In order to apply for the MEGlobal Community Contributions Program, organizations must:

– Have charitable or tax-exempt status as a qualified municipal or non-profit organization in the Red Deer/Lacombe region
– Apply for a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $5,000
– Meet the application deadline of May 31
– Complete the project within one year of funding being received
– Demonstrate how the project positively contributes to at least one element of MEGlobal’s sustainability philosophy: environment, education, economic development and/or community benefit

Only online applications will be accepted.

Visit http://www.meglobal.biz/community-commitment/contributions for the online form.