It is time for the International Paper (IP) Riverdale Mill to accept applications for IP Foundation grants, which provides thousands of dollars in grant support to schools and charities in the Selma-Dallas County area.

There is still time to apply for the grants with the online application being Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.

Programs related to education, hunger, health and wellness and disaster relief have a greater consideration.

Education is programs focused on helping children succeed via a comprehensive approach to education, with priority given to literacy programs from birth to third grade; hunger programs are dedicated to helping food security; health and wellness are anything to do with forming healthy habits and disaster relief are to help communities be ready for anything.

Applications can be filled out online at www.ipgiving.com – applicants can visit the website and click on the “Apply for a Grant” link in the left-hand column to begin the process.