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Eversource Energy Foundation Grants is sponsored by Eversource Energy Foundation. The Eversource Energy Foundation provides grants to organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
While they generally provide limited funding for athletic teams or sports organizations, they prioritize projects focused on community wellness, education (STEM initiatives preferred), clean energy, environmental stewardship, community awareness and engagement, and economic and workforce development.
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Grant and sponsorship opportunities To support our communities and make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, the Eversource Energy Foundation provides sponsorships and grants for events and programs to organizations within our service territory . In 2025, the Foundation contributed a total of $7. 2 million to charitable organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Based in our service territory A U.S.-based nonprofit organization with IRS-designated 501(c)(3) status Funding requests must align with at least one Eversource Foundation core focus area: Community wellness and basic needs Education (STEM initiatives preferred) Environmental stewardship Community awareness and engagement Economic and workforce development The Eversource Foundation does not fund: Youth robotics teams ( explore how we support robotics ) Personnel costs for specific positions Utility upgrades or energy-efficiency projects (view our energy-efficiency programs ) Utility bill assistance (learn about our bill help programs ) Walks and races (outside of our signature events ) Personal expenses (e.g., events, conferences, travel) Individual or personal fundraising efforts Debt reduction or elimination Private foundations or endowments Fraternal or political organizations The Foundation provides limited funding for: Intermediary organizations School parent-teacher organizations and school-based fundraising events United Ways (They are one of signature partners.)
Athletic teams or sports organizations Additional considerations There is a limit of one donation per organization in a calendar year. Funding requests for a program or event must be submitted at least 90 days in advance.
The Foundation would not knowingly contribute to an organization that discriminates on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law. Typical grants are between $1,000 and $10,000, and do not automatically renew.
Organizations must reapply each year. Grant requests are reviewed on a rolling basis. Review time can take eight to 12 weeks.
The application closes mid-October for the current calendar year. Start by taking our eligibility quiz to see if you qualify for an Eversource Foundation grant. Our employees volunteer, serve on boards and contribute financially to organizations that are important to them.
Our employee impact programs support the time, talent and philanthropy of current and retired employees. In 2025, more than $850,000 in matching contributions were made to charities on behalf of our employees and retirees.
Matching Grants – encourages employee-directed giving by matching employee donations to eligible organizations Dollars For Doers – provides financial support to a community group where an employee actively and regularly volunteers on their own time Pledge Partners – matches gifts raised by employees for nonprofit organizations (e.g., walk-a-thons and races) When the Eversource Foundation, our employees and retirees come together, they have an incredible impact.
Together we contributed $2. 6 million through the company's 2025 employee giving campaign, supporting the United Way and hundreds of nonprofit organizations that assist our community. Confirm a gift an employee has submitted for a match If you have questions on the application process, please contact us at Giving@eversource.
com . If you are trying to apply for a Community Grant, please contact your Community Relations state representative. CTCommunityRelations@eversource.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based within Eversource's service territory that align with their core focus areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $10,000 (typical). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Eversource Energy Foundation Grants is funded by Eversource Energy Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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Eversource Energy Foundation Grants is sponsored by Eversource Energy Foundation Inc.. The Eversource Energy Foundation provides grants and sponsorships to organizations within its service territory, including Connecticut. Funding requests must align with core focus areas such as community wellness and basic needs, education (STEM initiatives preferred), environmental stewardship, community awareness and engagement, and economic and workforce development. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt.
Eversource New Hampshire Community Grants is a grant from the Eversource Energy Foundation that funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within the Eversource New Hampshire service territory. Grants range from $2,500 to $15,000 and support programs aligned with four focus areas: Community Wellness and Basic Needs, Clean Energy and Environmental Stewardship, Community Awareness and Engagement, and Community, Economic and Workforce Development. In 2025, the Foundation contributed $7.2 million to charitable organizations across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Fraternal or political organizations, private foundations, and endowments are not eligible.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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