Ford to connect people to nature on World Environment Day

As part of World Environment Day events, Ford Motor Company (FMC) has announced the launch of the 17th Conservation and Environmental Grants program, with $100,000 being made available to the successful entries.

Accepted from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen, the touted projects will focus on three main areas: “Environmental education,” “protection of the natural environment” and “conservation engineering.”

Having been very well-received in most recent edition of the grants program, two more categories will receive financial support for the winning projects: “Best in research” — projects that show use of research in finding, and implementing, solutions to a specific environmental issue — and “best in community engagement,” for the project that best demonstrates community engagement during its undertaking.

Individuals or organizations with on-going non-profit projects focused on any of the main categories are invited to apply by down- loading the online form, and e-mail it to FMEGrant@ford.com before July 13. The winners will be announced in September.

“The continued success and quality of projects that are submitted for consideration each year truly highlights the importance of the Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants program,” said Jacques Brent, president, Ford Middle East and Africa. “We are proud to support the committed individuals and organizations whose aim is to preserve our environment for future generations.”