Energy Trust’s Working Together Grants are a competitive funding opportunity to help nonprofit organizations reach and serve their customers and communities with clean energy solutions.
Donor Name: Energy Trust of Oregon
State: Washington and Oregon
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
With these grants, Energy Trust seeks to extend the benefits of energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy to more customers and create awareness for its programs and services.
Funding Information
- Level One Grants up to $5,000.
- Level Two Grants up to $10,000.
Eligible Activities
- Level One grants (up to $5,000) can be used for the following activities and expenses in Energy Trust service area:
- Increase priority community and customer awareness of clean energy solutions and Energy Trust offers:
- Increase the organization’s internal understanding and capability to support clean energy programs:
- Time to meet with Energy Trust to learn about options and funding sources for working together
- Staff training to support greater understanding of Energy Trust programs and services and deepen understanding of energy efficiency and renewable energy generation
- Grant writing costs for grants that if funded would leverage Energy Trust programs and services
- Level Two grants (up to $10,000) can be used to supplement an existing program or program in development that would result in priority customer participation in Energy Trust’s energy efficiency and renewable energy offers in the service area. Costs can include buying goods or services; staff, intern, or contractor time; or costs for training, workshops or education.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations eligible for Working Together Grants must meet the following criteria:
- Registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity in Oregon or Washington
- Organizations or groups who are currently in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) may apply with a fiscal sponsor, which is a qualified nonprofit organization that provides organizational infrastructure and administrative support for managing a grant.
- Applicant or fiscal sponsor does not appear on the Oregon Department of Justice list of Disqualified Charities
- Activities must:
- Benefit utility customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista
- Benefit communities of color, customers with low incomes and/or rural communities.
- Align with grant purpose to support activities that meet applicant goals while also helping diverse communities access and participate in Energy Trust offers and services.
For more information, visit Energy Trust of Oregon.
