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Grants for Graphic Designers

Do you have an eye for composition and color, and a heart that cares about making the world a better place? If so, don't miss out on Sappi's Ideas That Matter grant program.


From Kate_A's Design Ethics set on Flickr Sappi is a global producer of fine paper that believes designers' talents can be used for more than what simply looks good. The company has put out a call for graphic designers to create a printed communication campaign for an organization of their choice. Whether it's a humanitarian cause or an environmental issue, the topic doesn't matter—as long as it's something you're passionate about.

Last year, designers created snazzy new materials for a diverse palette of fifteen organizations. New York's Innocence Project, which provides legal assistance to those who could be proven innocent with DNA testing, and Chicago's Creative Pitch, which redistributes unwanted art materials, were just a couple that received a portion of the total $1 million in prize money.

Drawn to this contest and want see your name in print? Make sure to submit your entry by May 31st.