Eversource Community Grants

The Eversource Energy Foundation's mission is to create a healthier, stronger, sustainable, and more equitable future for its customers and communities.

Type of Support

Overview

The Eversource Energy Foundation's Community Grants program supports organizations that contribute to one or more of its focus areas of giving, which include Community Wellness and Basic Human Needs, Education, Clean Energy and Environmental Stewardship, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Economic, Community and Workforce Development. Aimed at addressing critical issues such as hunger, homelessness, education, STEM programming, the environment, public safety, and more, these grants range from $500 to $2,500 and are designed for impactful initiatives within the communities Eversource serves. Grant requests are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be submitted at least 90 days in advance.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CT, NH, MA (Barnstable County, Berkshire County, Bristol County, Dukes County, Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County, Worcester County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Not a private foundation
Other
  • Must be based within Eversource's service territory
  • Generally, there is a limit of one awarded grant per organization in a calendar year
  • Limited renewal of between 3 to 5 years

Ineligibility

Organizations that do not qualify as charitable organizations as per IRS Code
Fraternal and political organizations
Golf outings unless for fundraising for a nonprofit
Capital projects
Private foundations or endowments
Reducing or eliminating pre-existing debt
Personal expenses for events, conferences, travel, etc.
Advertising
Goods and services
Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, identity/expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any protected status
Sporting leagues
Intermediary organizations
Walks/races
Funding for a job/position
United Ways
Utility/conservation upgrades
Utility bill assistance
500 – 2.5k

Submission

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