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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New project
to ‘green' Atlanta nonprofits
SOUTHFACE
RECEIVES A GRANT FROM THE KENDEDA FUND
TO
OFFER GREEN-BUILDING SERVICES TO METRO ATLANTA NONPROFITS
ATLANTA
(October 2, 2007) – Green-building nonprofit,
Southface Energy Institute today announced it has received
a grant from the Kendeda Fund to launch a Sustainable
Nonprofits Project to ‘green' Atlanta nonprofit organizations
over the next three years. The project gives qualified
metro Atlanta nonprofits the opportunity to renovate
or build healthier work places are energy and water
efficient, and are eco-friendly. The project will provide
nonprofits an opportunity to receive Southface green
building services with fees covered by the grant. Southface
offers commercial and residential green building consulting
services, ranging from design reviews, and energy audits
to sustainability training and education workshops designed
for building-science professionals, civic leaders and
organizations.
Eligible nonprofits may request grant
funding toward Southface green building services. Applications
are due by email on November 1, 2007.
"We hope numerous area nonprofits will be able
to enjoy the excellent assessment and construction support
services that Southface can offer. Recognizing that
most nonprofits are focused on non-environmental matters,
this program will allow these agencies to become more
sustainable and gain some utilities savings in the bargain,”
said Barry Berlin, representative, Kendeda Fund.
To submit an application, an organization
must pay the $50 application fee and meet specific eligibility
requirements, including residing within one of the 23
counties of metro Atlanta: Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll,
Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette,
Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Hall, Morgan, Newton,
Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Spalding or Walton. For
more info, see www.southface.org/goodgreen.
Eligibility Requirements
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Proof of 501 (c) 3 status
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Provide signed letter of support from board chair
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Must own building or have long-term lease
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Board must commit to exploring Energy Star, EarthCraft
or Leadership
in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
The application, along with all supporting
documents must be submitted by email to goodgreen@southface.org
– with the nonprofit's name in the subject headline.
The application fee is payable by check and should be
mailed to:
Southface
Energy Institute
Sustainable
Nonprofits Project
241
Pine St . Atlanta , GA 30308
Not all applicants will be selected.
Faxed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Selected
applicants will be contacted by December 31, 2007. See
www.southface.org/goodgreen
for more detailed information.
About
Southface
Since
1978, Southface has encouraged responsible solutions
for environmental living. Driven by the Southeast's
growing need to save energy and water and preserve our
natural resources, Southface has successfully fostered
unique partnerships with public, private and nonprofit
organizations. Southface programs and publications reach
design and construction professionals, homeowners, government
officials and others to promote sustainable homes, workplaces
and communities through education, research, advocacy
and technical assistance. For more information, visit
Southface at www.southface.org .
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