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Application window opened February 9, 2026 and closed April 3, 2026. Today is April 17, 2026 — the deadline has passed.
Environmental Action Grant is a grant from Columbia Gas of Virginia, funded through the NiSource Charitable Foundation, that funds environmentally focused projects benefiting communities in Columbia Gas of Virginia's service territory. The program supports local nonprofits in undertaking projects such as habitat restoration, conservation education, green space improvements, and pollution prevention. Awards range from $500 to $5,000.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) or other IRS-recognized non-profit organizations proposing an environmentally focused project. The 2026 application deadline was April 3, 2026; check with Columbia Gas of Virginia for future cycles.
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The Environmental Action Grant (EAG) program helps advance this mission by providing funding support for local environmental restoration and education projects and programs. The EAG program — funded through the NiSource Charitable Foundation — offers grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for this one-time gift with potential for annual renewal.
Priority is given to projects and programs that protect the environment and restore wildlife habitats in the communities we serve. Please note that funding cannot be used for General operating expenses, capital projects or related purchases. Applicants should find “Are you applying for an Environmental Action Grant?
” in the dropdown menu in the introductory section of the application and select ‘Yes. ’ Notification: Late April 2026 Submission: Applications must be submitted through the YourCause form. Eligibility: Applicants must be a 501(c)3 or other non-profit as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and propose an environmentally focused project.
Applications will be assessed on: Reviewers: A committee of Columbia Gas of Virginia stakeholders will review and score all submissions.
Mission Alignment: Project or program must support the NiSource Charitable Foundation’s Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Giving, create potential employee volunteer opportunities and strengthen community action and education Resources: Requesting organization should demonstrate financial capacity and leadership commitment.
Visibility: Request should have relevance and potential for positive media, and ability to engage multiple groups. Impact: Strong record of accomplishment, measurable outcomes, and meaningful long-term benefits will also be considered during the review process. Skills: Show a clear focus and ability to support programs to strengthen responsible use, protection, and restoration of natural resources.
Applicants should find “Are you applying for an Environmental Action Grant? ” in the dropdown menu in the introductory section of the application and select ‘Yes. ’ For more information on Environmental Action Grant or other grant funding, contact us at CVAGives@columbiagasva.
com . Environmental Action Grant If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, have carbon monoxide symptoms or have some other emergency situation, go outside and call 911 and then call us at 1-800-544-5606 (24/7).
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)3 or other non-profit as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, proposing an environmentally focused project. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500 to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Clean Ports Program is sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Clean Ports Program provides funding for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, as well as climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports. It aims to reduce diesel pollution and build a foundation for the port sector to transition to fully zero-emissions operations.