Could a soda really change the world? With your help, it will.
In 2009, we planted the flag. We invited people to join our movement to “refresh everything.” In 2010 we’re going to kick it up one big notch as we inspire and fuel people to take action and do what we always do at Pepsi—refresh the world.
Gillette Pepsi-Cola Companies is giving up to $100,000.00 to refresh our local communities and make the lives of those around us a little better. In 2010 we’re asking our consumers; “what do you care about?” Whether it’s helping to fund a health care initiative at a hospital in La Crosse, starting an education program with the Mankato Public Schools, planting a community garden in Rochester or stocking a local food bank in Decorah, Gillette Pepsi-Cola Companies is committed to the communities we serve and the individuals who live here. We want you to know we support what you care about.
On May 4 a local youth panel at each division reviewed the first wave of applications and determined the allocation of funds to organizations with ideas that would help “move our communities forward.”
CHECK OUT THE FIRST ROUND OF GRANT RECIPIENTS HERE!
Step 1
Explore the categories below and decide where your refreshing idea will benefit those in your community.
Step 2
You will need a clear, constructive idea that can be put into action right away, the funding amount your idea will require (up to $5,000.00) and a detailed breakdown of how the funds will be used. The first 100 valid entries will be eligible for each grant distribution so get your idea in early.
Applications must be filled out on the provided form using Adobe Reader or the full version of Adobe Acrobat. Submitted applications in another format will not be accepted.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 is required to fill out the PDF application and save your file. Get Acrobat Reader.
Pepsi Refresh Grant Application
Download the local Gillette Pepsi Refresh Grant Application to complete and save on your computer.
Next Steps
The Gillette Pepsi-Cola Companies will put together a committee of local youth leaders from high schools and universities to choose the best ideas that will receive a local Gillette Pepsi Refresh Grant. Once grants are distributed we will be following up with the recipients to see how their ideas are making their community and the lives of those around them better. Grants will be awarded twice; once in April and again in August. In November we will be showcasing all of the winning grant members and the successes they have achieved right here at www.gillettepepsicola.com. They will then be eligible to apply for addition grant money to further touch the lives and futures of those around them.
You can also submit your idea to the national Pepsi Refresh Project. Learn more at refresheverything.com.
There's a $25,000.00 grant winner in our Mankato, Minnesota division. Patrick Nelson finished in the top 10 for the February distribution of the national Pepsi Refresh grants. Check out Patrick's idea.
There's a $5,000.00 grant winner in our Mankato, Minnesota division. Tom Quiram's idea to fll the shelves of the elementary school library in Henderson, MN was awarded $5,000.00 from the national Pepsi Refresh Project. Check out Tom's idea.
