Published: January 31, 2023 |

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Piedmont Lithium has launched Piedmont Lithium Foundation – Power for Life, Inc. Power for Life plans to focus on important charitable and educational initiatives to support the communities in which Piedmont expects to operate in North Carolina and Tennessee.

Power for Life intends to support various philanthropic efforts and organizations in the communities, including sponsoring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiatives within local K-12 and post-secondary educational institutions as well as scholarships for current and future STEM students.

“As a lithium business with global assets, we want to support our communities — whether through time dedicated by Piedmont employees to local charities or through grants for teachers, scholarships for students, or donations to community organizations. Supporting STEM education is critical to advancing America’s success as a technological leader domestically and globally,” said Power for Life President and Piedmont Chief Administrative Officer Kris McVey.

“Power for Life wants to be a source of good in our communities, and we are humbled and excited to make programs and funding available in the regions in which we plan to operate,” added McVey.

Applications for scholarships as well as grant funding for educators and organizations are now available to residents, students, and organizations in North Carolina and Tennessee. To be eligible for funding, grant and scholarship applicants should have a connection to either Gaston County, North Carolina or McMinn County, Tennessee.

Power for Life intends to award six scholarships in 2023. Each scholarship is expected to be valued at up to $20,000, providing up to $5,000 annually for up to four consecutive years to support tuition, room, and board for students enrolled in a STEM program of study at an accredited post-secondary institution. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is March 1, 2023. Scholarship recipients are expected to be announced in approximately May.

Educational grant funding is intended to be awarded bi-annually in the spring and fall to support K-12 and post-secondary academic programs. Applications are currently available for fall 2023 funding. The deadline for teachers and academic institutions to apply is June 30, 2023. Grants are expected to be awarded in approximately July. Organizations may seek grant funding to support the betterment of the community and its residents. These funding opportunities are not subject to any application deadlines and will be considered at any time.

For more information on Power for Life, email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit the foundations website HERE.

About Piedmont Lithium
Piedmont Lithium is developing a world-class, multi-asset, integrated lithium business focused on enabling the transition to a net zero world and the creation of a clean energy economy in North America. Its goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where they hold an economic interest. Their projects include Its wholly-owned Carolina Lithium and Tennessee Lithium projects in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium. These geographically diversified operations will enable Piedmont to play a pivotal role in supporting America’s move toward decarbonization and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.

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