Eversource awards program-based charitable grants for organization that support one or more of Eversource’s focus areas.
Donor Name: Eversource Energy Foundation
State: Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/11/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500 – $10,000
Details:
There is a limit of one grant per organization in a 12-month period, with limited renewal of between 3 to 5 years.
Focus Areas
- Community Wellness and Basic Human Needs
- Education
- Clean Energy and Environmental Stewardship
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Economic, Community and Workforce Development
Funding Information
- The average Eversource Charitable Grant is between $2,500 – $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations seeking a sponsorship or charitable grant:
- Must be based within Eversource’s service territory
- Must have a 501(c)(3) designation
- Cannot be a private foundation
Eversource does not make donations to the following:
- Organizations located outside the areas they serve
- Organizations that do not qualify as charitable organizations as defined by the IRS Code
- Religious institutions
- Fraternal and political organizations
- Golf outings
- Capital projects
- Private foundations or endowments
- Reducing or eliminating a pre-existing debt
- Personal expenses related to events, conferences, travel, etc.
- Advertising
For more information, visit Charitable Grant.
