Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Environmental Stewardship

Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Environmental Stewardship

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nicor Gas
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Nicor Gas Pillar Grants for Environmental Stewardship aim to support initiatives that enhance community engagement in conservation and sustainable practices. Grants up to $5,000 are available for 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on clean air, environmental protection, and green space preservation. Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply, particularly those that engage the public in environmental stewardship projects within Nicor Gas’ service area.

Overview

Pillar Grants Nicor Gas focuses its charitable giving on five pillars. Grants are most likely to be awarded to organizations that fall into one of the five focus areas noted below and whose programs benefit those within Nicor Gas’ service area. Environmental Stewardship Natural gas is a clean fuel alternative. We are committed to protecting our environment. We invest in nonprofit organizations with programs that contribute to clean air, conservation and green space. What We Fund Nicor Gas supports the Environmental Stewardship pillar by supporting efforts that directly result in more customer and employee engagement in the natural environment through conservation and sustainable activities. We support governmental agencies, scientists, stakeholder groups, or any other group toward an environmental stewardship outcome. Special consideration is given to organizations or projects focused on cleaner fuel, protecting our environment, clean air, conservation, and establishment or preservation of green space. Funding Grants may not exceed $5,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible organizations that support one of the five pillar focus areas and whose programs benefit those within Nicor Gas’ service area are encouraged to apply for a pillar grant.Nicor Gas considers grant requests only from those organizations classified as 501(c)(3), tax-exempt by the IRS.We typically award only one grant or sponsorship per organization each calendar year.

Ineligibility

We do not provide grants for beautification efforts that are not tied to specific environmental initiatives, development initiatives not tied to environmental stewardship, or grants that are exclusively meant to purchase or maintain equipment.Contributions are not made to:Organizations that are not tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Individuals Sporting teams Social or recreational groups Primary or secondary schools Religious-based organizations in support of their sacramental or theological functions Political parties, groups or candidates Endowment or debt reduction drives Capital projects Runs, walks or 5Ks