The PSEG Foundation is seeking applications for its Sustainable Jersey Grants Program to support local sustainability initiatives in municipalities and schools across the state.
Donor Name: PSEG Foundation
State: New Jersey
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The PSEG Foundation’s ongoing support of the Sustainable Jersey Grants Program is an excellent example of how public/private partnerships can encourage local grass roots efforts to improve the quality of life in New Jersey.
The funding supports efforts to implement projects that can help your municipality gain points needed for Sustainable Jersey certification and make progress toward a sustainable future. The funded projects serve as practical and innovative models for the rest of the State and make measurable contributions toward the long-term goal of a sustainable New Jersey.
Funding Information
The funding cycle will award $20,000 and $10,000 (large) project grants, and $2,000 project or green team support grants. The number grants for each awarded will be determined by the number of quality applications received in the cycle, with an emphasis on funding more $2,000 than large grants.
Grant Period
The large grants have an 18-month performance period. The $2,000 grants have a 12-month performance period.
Eligible Expenses
Eligible grant expenses include:
- Staff stipends, consultant or contractor service fees (e.g., for content expertise, marketing, and/or technology)
- Equipment Training and educational materials or related expenses
- Project supplies
- Promotional items
- These items should not comprise of more then 10% of the proposed grant budget. Promotional items include “give-aways” such as refillable water bottles, t-shirts, bags, etc., and incentives or awards such as prizes, gift cards, refreshments, etc.
- Note that the following expenses are also eligible for specific energy projects:
- EV charging infrastructure and installation
- Medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs) (Class 4 and above)
- Pursuit-class police EVs (other passenger class EVs are NOT eligible).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a grant in this cycle, the following requirements must be met:
- The applicant must be a New Jersey municipality.
- The applicant must be registered or certified in the Sustainable Jersey program. View Sustainable Jersey participation status here.
- The applicant must have appointed a green team that meets the Green Team action standard.
For more information, visit PSEG Foundation.
