National Grid Foundation Grant

Overview

_NOTE: Proposals for a given year will be accepted and reviewed through November 1. Only one application per organization (or affiliate institution) will be evaluated in any given year. Proposals will generally be reviewed on a quarterly basis after which all applicants will be notified in writing if a grant has been awarded or declined. Applications submitted after November 1 will be reviewed the next calendar year._

Mission Statement

​We believe that addressing global issues begins at the local level. We support and engage non-profit organizations that take ownership for implementing educational and environmental programs and solutions. These partnerships help build stronger communities -- the important first step in transforming individuals, neighborhoods, cities and, ultimately, our planet.

Areas of Focus

Through research, surveys and interviews with members of our community, we discovered that education and the environment are major areas of concern for today and the future. The National Grid Foundation supports these important issues wholeheartedly.

We strive to improve the quality of life within our grant-making area by supporting educational opportunities that assist people of all ages and give them opportunities for self sufficiency. Grants are made on a competitive basis to non-profit organizations for programs and projects within our major focus areas of: ​

Our educational priorities include:​

* Classroom-based education for​ K-12 students
* Innovative scholarship and university partnerships that support and advance underserved members of our community
* Skills training for people of all ages to lead more productive lives

The National Grid Foundation also is committed to the environment. We provide grants to organizations that share our passion for environmental stewardship.

Our environmental priorities include:

* Projects that support the sustainability of our natural resources
* Programs and projects that inspire and educate young people about their connection to and responsibility for the preservation of the environment
* Projects that seek to preserve open spaces for future generations

Mission alignment:

* Applicant is a 501c3 non-profit organization
* Grant supports classroom based educational programs, especially students K-12
* Grant supports scholarship/university partnerships and programs that support and advance underserved communities
* Grant builds skills training
* Grant enhances the quality of life to increase economic strength of the community
* Grant encourages environmental stewardship
* Grant supports projects and programs that seek to preserve open spaces for future generations
* Grant supports projects/programs that encourage the sustainability of natural resources
* Grant supports the education of, connection to and responsibility for the environment

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Grants are limited to charitable organizations, which at a minimum meet the following criteria:

* Designated as a 501 (c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service
* ​Provides programs and services in the National Grid Foundation grant-making territory.​

* MA
* NY
* RI

Ineligibility

* National Grid Foundation does not provide grants for operating or capital expenses, nor provides for fundraising events. 
* Outside Mission Alignment:

*  Capital campaigns, including purchasing vehicles
* Direct scholarships
* Conferences and seminars (cost of event location, tables, and guest speakers)
* General operating expenses, including transportation costs
* Endowment campaigns
* Individual grants
* Support for religious, political, fraternal, social or other membership organizations
* In-coming applications from organizations that have received a grant within the last 12 months; only one application per organization will be evaluated each