How much funding does Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Environmental Stewardship provide?

Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Environmental Stewardship provides Up to US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Environmental Stewardship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Environmental Stewardship?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Environmental Stewardship

Nicor Gas

Foundation Environmental Grants Environmental Conservation Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

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.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: 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.
Not eligible: Contributions are not made to:Organizations that are not tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Sporting teams
Not eligible: Social or recreational groups
Not eligible: Primary or secondary schools
Not eligible: Religious-based organizations in support of their sacramental or theological functions
Not eligible: Political parties, groups or candidates
Not eligible: Endowment or debt reduction drives
Not eligible: Capital projects
Not eligible: Runs, walks or 5Ks

Overview

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.

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.
Natural gas is a clean fuel alternative. 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

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
Primary or secondary schools
Religious-based organizations in support of their sacramental or theological functions