CHICAGO, IL. - December 9, 2008 - Budding environmentally sustainable organizations are growing stronger and larger everyday. However, many cannot afford the basic elements such as design to visualize their message and branding to give them an identity. Chicago-based creative design agency Rogue Element Inc.(TM) has launched its First Annual Green Grant targeting organizations with a focus on improving our environment and a commitment to sustainability.

The purpose of the grant is to provide comprehensive branding and design services for an organization with a business plan, strategy and/or mission that reflects an organizational commitment to the protection of the environment.

"As a part of our pledge to sustainability, we want to reach out to organizations that need to expand their business goals," said Rob Coleman, co-founder and principal designer, Rogue Element.

In order to get to know applicants, their needs, and goals better, the grant proposal defines the scope of work, submission process, terms of the grant, and 20 short answer sections such as background, brand attributes, target audience, and creative strategies.

The completed grant proposal, the organization's marketing plan, and any supporting documents (see grant proposal for examples) can be sent via email to info@rogue-element.com with "Grant Application" in the title, or via standard mail to Rogue Element Inc., 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60613. Applications sent via fax, CD, or any other computer discs will not be accepted.

The grant guidelines are available as of November 28, 2008. Submissions that fit the guidelines and are received on or before January 23, 2009 at 5 pm CST will be considered. Finalists will be selected and interviewed via telephone in February 2009.

For more information on Rogue Element, the design team, and to download the First Annual Green Grant, visit www.rogue-element.com.

Rogue Element Inc. was founded by designers Rob Coleman and Allison Manley with the mission of creating a design agency that gives messages and design the individuality that gets heard. They are winners of several awards, including a prestigious 2007 Graphis Design Award, and are members of the American Institute of Graphic Artists, Co-Op America, and the Chicago Sustainability Alliance.

Rogue Element, Inc.

Rogue Element, Inc.

Positively charged design. Rogue Element is a small strategic design agency with big project experience that fuses a passion for creative communication with clients who make a difference. We collaborate with you to visually-charge your message with a unique and memorable voice that stands out from the crowd. We believe in being involved. Whether it’s in our national guild, our local community, or in global issues, Rogue Element likes to stay engaged. We believe staying involved makes good design (and good citizens).

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