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Environmental Action Grant is sponsored by Columbia Gas of Virginia (funded through NiSource Charitable Foundation). The Environmental Action Grant program provides funding support for local environmental restoration and education projects and programs.

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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).