National Grid Corporate Giving
This funding opportunity supports charitable organizations across the USA that focus on education, environmental sustainability, and community development initiatives.
Description
Grant Opportunity: Corporate Giving Grant
This grant opportunity is open to charitable, not-for-profit, and tax-exempt organizations across the USA. The funding focuses on three main areas: Education and Skills, Energy and Environment, and Community Investment.
Under Education and Skills, the grant supports programs that address the shortage of skills essential to business operations. This includes engineering, research, and development skills. Examples of supported initiatives include partnerships with City Year to support students in high-need schools and workforce training programs in collaboration with community colleges.
The Energy and Environment category seeks projects that reduce climate change impact, promote local environment around operational sites, deliver energy efficiency, and alleviate fuel poverty. Supported initiatives include collaborations with organizations like Green Education Foundation for environmental education programs and partnerships with nature centers for science lessons exploring urban environments.
Community Investment programs support employees' initiatives in the community as well as safety and inclusion & diversity initiatives. Notable partnerships include support for United Way campaigns across National Grid's service area and involvement with Junior Achievement to educate students about work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
To apply for this grant opportunity, organizations must first complete an eligibility quiz available at the following link: [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.cybergrants.com/cybergrants/plsql/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=1571&x_quiz_id=97&x_order_by=1)