NV Energy Foundation Grants is sponsored by NV Energy Foundation. The NV Energy Foundation invites 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Nevada to submit an open Letter of Interest (LOI) once annually. The initiative aims to fund impactful community programs, emphasizing environmental conservation, education, and public safety.

While directly for nonprofits, small businesses partnering with eligible nonprofits on community programs could be involved.

Programs and projects that raise awareness of NV Energy Foundation's philanthropy and community engagement while prioritizing service to communities most in need and historically underserved with goals to advance the following initiatives will be given priority: * Public Safety and First Responder Support * Homelessness and Affordable Housing * Hunger and Food Insecurity **Education and Youth Development** * Early Childhood Education and Care * Animal and Wildlife Conservation * Wildfire and Natural Disaster Mitigation Recipients of NV Energy Foundation grants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and be located within our service territory in the state of Nevada.

Grants are identified through our areas of focus for philanthropic outreach. ## Foundation Grant Review Process * Requests are reviewed on the basis of established Foundation guidelines. * Grant requests will be reviewed by NV Energy’s Foundation Committees.

* Foundation Committees can either authorize immediate funding, request additional information if needed to decide, or recommend that a written response be sent to the requesting agency declining funding. * All eligible requests are given full consideration. Applicants are usually notified of a decision within 60 days.

* Funding an application does not guarantee continued annual funding support. * Organizations may only submit one application per calendar year. The NV Energy Foundation Board reserves the right to change or withdraw this program without notice.

NV Energy’s Foundation Board will determine the interpretations and administration of the provisions of the program. Please review the funding guidelines and exclusions outlined below. Requests for support can only be considered for organizations, programs and activities that meet the basic criteria provided in the funding guidelines.

### We do not consider grant requests that support: * Tickets for contests, raffles or other activities with prizes * Religious organizations (unless the request specifically supports a program offered to the general public on a non-discriminatory basis and without regard to the recipient’s religious affiliation) * Film, television or video productions * Academic chairs or fellowships * Debt–reduction campaigns * Political and partisan organizations or events * Sports leagues and tournaments * Trips or tours for individuals or groups * Talent or beauty contests If your contribution request meets our guidelines, please submit your proposal.

Decisions on proposals will be made quarterly as described above. ### Using the link below, please give a brief description of the following information: 1. Describe your organization, its purpose, population served and geographic area of service.

2. Describe your project and how it fulfills the mission and goals of your organization. 3.

Describe the need(s) you are addressing, the community or target population being served and a description of how the grant will be used, being sure to include anticipated results (No more than two brief paragraphs, please). 4. Indicate the amount you are requesting.

5. Describe the purpose for which this contribution is requested. 6.

How will you measure the effectiveness of this program? What measures are in place to gauge your results? How will you quantify its success?

7. Do you have plans to promote this program and grant? If so, please describe your public relations and media plan.

8. What acknowledgment would the NV Energy Foundation receive for making a donation? (Note: NV Energy employees and NV Energy Foundation committee members cannot accept tickets or any tangible items in exchange for NV Energy Foundation support of an organization.)

**All grant requests must include:** * Your organization’s name, address, telephone number, website address, e-mail contact information and contact person. * A copy of your organization’s IRS certification of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. * A list of any NV Energy employees involved in your organization.

* A list of principals, officers and members of your organization’s Board of Directors. * Complete program budget specific to the request. * Current profit and loss and balance sheet statements.

The Foundation Administrator maintains a close relationship with the grantee. This relationship is characterized as a partnership rather than oversight because there is a mutual interest in improving the quality of life in the community. We seek higher standards of outcome measurement and encourage periodic assessment of a program’s performance.

The Foundation is governed by an executive board led by our CEO and comprised of corporate leaders and local committees. The Foundation Committees meet quarterly to review and approve Foundation budgets and grants. They establish and follow clear processes for receiving, reviewing and acting on grant applications that are consistent with our policies and purposes.

Beyond the legal requirements that forbid staff, Foundation Board Members and their families from profiting financially from any philanthropic grant or activity, the Board carefully reviews all circumstances in which there exists the possibility or appearance of conflict of interest.

Our policies require staff and Board Members to disclose to their governing bodies the nature of any personal or family affiliation or involvement with any organization for which a grant is considered, even though such affiliation may not give rise to any financial or other conflict of interest. For more information contact: lindsay. kaiser@nvenergy.

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