Ford announces the twelfth edition of the Donation Program for Environmental Conservation

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Student from the Escuela Ecológica Niños Uniendo al Mundo, in Caguas, supported by funds from a Ford Grant for Environmental Conservation. (Photo: Provided)

SAN JUAN, PR, April 11, 2013 - Ford announces the twelfth edition of the Ford Grants Program for Conservation and Environment, whose purpose is to help individuals and nonprofit organizations on the island in projects that promote environmental welfare . Since the program's launch, Ford has awarded more than $ 400,000 in scholarships to more than 65 local organizations to promote their environmental initiatives.

Mark Buzzell, director for Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Central America Ford International Business Development, said that through this program, one of the largest in the world dedicated to environmental conservation, the company will award a total of $ 40,000 between the selected organizations.

Individuals or organizations interested in applying for Donations Ford Conservation and Environmental must access www.ford.com.pr The deadline for applications is May 17, 2013.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a leading global automotive companies based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents, with nearly 166,000 employees and 70 plants worldwide. From Puerto Rico, the company runs operations in Central America and the Caribbean with 15 employees and also has nine dealerships. For more information on Ford products, visit www.ford.com.pr.

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