Grants from The SPE Foundation are available every year, funds permitting, for programs/projects that will benefit the members of the Society of Plastics Engineers, the plastics industry, and/or the general public.

The Foundation Grants Program provides funding for programs such as exhibits at museums, attendance at educational training courses, books and equipment for classroom use, or the development of classroom-relevant educational programs.

Non-Support Statement
While all requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as a general policy, The SPE Foundation Grants Program does not support:

• advertising for benefit or courtesy purpose
• capital or building campaigns
• debt reduction
• endowments or endowment campaigns
• for-profit entities
• fundraising drives or events
• general operating expenses, including salaries
• individuals
• loans
• memorials
• organizations that limit membership or services based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, age or national origin
• organizations that might in any way pose a conflict the The SPE Foundation's mission, goals, programs, projects, services, employees or trusteees
• organizations whose chief purpose is to influence legislation or to participate or intervene in political campaigns on behalf of or against any candidate for public office
• religious or sectarian programs for religious purposes
• scholarships other than our own program

Complete details on Foundation General Grants are available from The SPE Foundation. Call +1 203-740-5447 or email foundation@4spe.org