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Green Mountain Energy Sustainability Grants in Illinois is a program from Green Mountain Energy's Sun Club that funds environmental sustainability projects led by nonprofits in communities where Green Mountain Energy operates. The program supports initiatives with measurable positive environmental impact, connecting grantees with a network of sustainability experts.
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3), (4), (6), or (19) nonprofits with at least three years of tax-exempt status, a minimum of $250,000 in annual revenue for the past three years, and programs benefiting communities in eligible ZIP codes across Texas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Maryland. Political and religious organizations are ineligible.
Awards range from $50,000 to $400,000; no current deadline is listed.
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How to Apply for a Sun Club Grant | Green Mountain Energy Apply for a sustainability grant I f you’re a U.S.-based nonprofit looking to make a positive environmental impact and you want access to a network of sustainability experts, it’s time to plant seeds of sustainability in your community. View eligibility guidelines Does your organization have a registered nonprofit designation, i.e., 501(c)(3) or other?
Has your organization been registered for at least three years (i.e., W-9)? Has your organization had at least $250K in annual revenue (per year) for the past three years? Does your organization have a religious or political affiliation?
Are you authorized to accept monetary donations for your organization? Texas • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Illinois • Maryland If your organization does the majority of its work in an area where Green Mountain customers live, please contact us at 833-4-GME-SUN or sunclub@greenmountain. com to discuss.
You may still qualify.
Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with programs benefiting communities where Green Mountain Energy Company does business, which includes specific ZIP codes in the following states: The Sun Club® does not provide funding for: * Political organizations * Religious organizations Organizations must hold three years of current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), (6) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Applicants will be expected to provide three years of 990s, along with a W-9 to verify nonprofit status. Nonprofits should have the following financial history: * $250K in annual revenue per year for the past three years * $100K raised through public support Please fill out the eligibility questionnaire and send an email to sunclub@greenmountain. com .
We will contact you to schedule an introductory call. Keep in mind, submitting an application doesn’t guarantee approval. We carefully evaluate each application to determine where our grants can provide the greatest assistance.
We measure environmental, social and financial impacts: Environmental impact calculations consider how the project is more impactful for the planet than the alternative. Examples: CO2 prevented (renewable versus traditional generation methods), miles not driven, gallons of water conserved, green space created, pounds of waste diverted. Social impact calculations assess how the project will elicit change in the community.
Examples: results of an email or newsletter story about the project, number of students impacted through curriculum, attendee numbers on sustainability tours. Financial impact calculations assess how the project will save your organization money, and how those savings can further support your mission.
Example: a solar array would save your organization $2,000 per year, resulting in 100 more meals distributed to the homeless or 30 more children receiving free tuition. Complete applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. After each quarterly review, we’ll reach out via email to let you know whether the application has been approved or declined.
If your organization is approved, we’ll work closely with you on timelines, project details and planning a marketing/PR strategy to announce the project, while underway and upon completion. Please read our FAQs or email us at sunclub@greenmountain. com .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -based 501(c)(3), (4), (6), or (19) nonprofit organizations operating for at least 3 years with $250K+ annual revenue, serving areas where Green Mountain Energy has customers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $400,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Green Mountain Energy Sustainability Grants in Illinois is funded by Green Mountain Energy. 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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