Praxair Foundation

The Praxair Foundation supports non-profit organizations primarily in the communities where Praxair operates. The level of support varies depending upon the nature of the project and how closely it fits with Praxair Foundation guidelines.

Preference is given to supporting well-defined projects in the following areas:

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Praxair Foundation Funding Request form

1.	Higher education, with emphasis on science, engineering and environmental studies, and including programs that encourage minority students and women to pursue studies in these areas
2.	Community service, focused on:
	a.	Employee volunteer grants - Praxair employees may apply to the Foundation on behalf of the non-profit organizations to which they volunteer their time and talents
	b.	Health-related organizations and services
	c.	Public Libraries - through Praxair's "Library Links" program which assists libraries in upgrading their technology, acquiring new materials or initiating innovative programs
	d.	United Way - matching employee donations
3.	International organizations operating in countries where Praxair is expanding its presence, primarily in Asia

All proposals should describe projects that serve the needs of the community at large. Special attention will be given to innovative programs that can be started and completed within one year of the award. Goals should be clearly defined and measurable. Organizations receiving $25,000 or more are required to submit a report on the project being funded by Praxair no later than one year after the grant is made.

The following are not eligible for funding: religious organizations or projects whose purpose is to promote a particular religious belief; fraternal and labor organizations; organizations that discriminate.