The Duquesne Light Company is seeking applications for its Community Impact Grants (CIG) to support projects and programs led by diverse grassroots community organizations who are working on the ground to directly support their customers and communities, thereby furthering their mission of building a clean energy future for all.
Donor Name: Duquesne Light Company
State: Pennsylvania
County: Allegheny County (PA) and Beaver County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/03/2022
Details:
Organizations with an annual operating budget over $500,000 are encouraged to learn more about DLC’s funding opportunities through their general Charitable Giving program.
Programs/projects should align with one of four focus areas:
- Social Equality: including social justice initiatives such as housing programs, programs advancing racial equality, refugee assistance, and access to food for historically disenfranchised communities
- Education: including programs that support K-12 education in the areas of science, technologically, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), access or increased access to technology, and purchasing of equipment for educational programming or capacity building
- Environmental Justice: including community gardens, park upgrades and restorations, and climateresilience projects
Eligibility Criteria
- 501c3 nonprofit organizations or state equivalent, or organizations receiving fiscal sponsorship from a registered 501c3 or state equivalent
- Organization must meet DLC’s charitable giving program guidelines.
- Organization must serve residents in Allegheny and/or Beaver County
- Organizations with BIPOC, women and/or LGBTQ leadership are encouraged to apply
- Organizations must have an annual operating budget equal to or less than $500,000 and/or a specific targeted project
- Organizations with larger budgets that are not applying on behalf of a smaller organization or community group will not be considered
For more information, visit Duquesne Light Company.
