Ideas that Matter

Our Ideas that Matter grant empowers great ideas—changing lives, communities, and ultimately, the world.

At Sappi, it’s our mission to harness the power of trees to help build a thriving world. And we work with people and organizations who share our values to drive true social impact.

Our Ideas that Matter program empowers great ideas to benefit people, communities and the planet. And for over 20 years, we've provided over $14 million in funding to support brilliant designs that make a difference.

Going forward, we remain ready to uplift work that can change the world.

At Sappi, it’s our mission to harness the power of trees to help build a thriving world. And we work with people and organizations who share our values to drive true social impact.

Our Ideas that Matter program empowers great ideas to benefit people, communities and the planet. And for over 20 years, we've provided over $14 million in funding to support brilliant designs that make a difference.

Going forward, we remain ready to uplift work that can change the world.

United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi has made the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) an integral part of our business. So, we’re inviting Ideas that Matter participants to create projects that also connect with one of the UN’s 17 goals that are a call for action for countries to help our planet prosper for generations to come. Check out more information on each of the SDGs, and in your application, align your project with at least one of these important goals.

Learn about the UN’s SDGs

United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi has made the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) an integral part of our business. So, we’re inviting Ideas that Matter participants to create projects that also connect with one of the UN’s 17 goals that are a call for action for countries to help our planet prosper for generations to come. Check out more information on each of the SDGs, and in your application, align your project with at least one of these important goals.

Learn about the UN’s SDGs

Get all the information you need about this year’s Ideas that Matter grant program.

See who won a 2023 Ideas that Matter grant.

See videos featuring some of the past grant winners of Sappi's Ideas that Matter program.

Learn how past ITM projects have impacted communities worldwide and stood up for positive change.

Check out last year’s judges to see the professionals you can expect to evaluate your work.

Thank you to all those who have participated over the years to make a difference.