Peoples Gas Charitable Contributions: General Operating Support Grant

Peoples Gas Charitable Contributions provide essential support for community development, health services, the arts, education, and environmental initiatives. Targeted at qualified 501(c)(3) organizations within their service area, this funding aims to enhance community well-being and foster collaboration. Grants typically range from $1,000 and above, with a focus on projects that uplift underserved populations and promote sustainability. Organizations dedicated to these causes are encouraged to apply, helping to enrich the lives of those in the community.

Peoples Gas Charitable Giving
Peoples Gas supports initiatives for community and economic development, health and human services, arts and culture, education and environment. Qualified charitable organizations in the Peoples Gas service area are welcome to apply for support, provided they meet our guidelines.
Giving Guidelines
Peoples Gas and North Shore gas are committed to enhancing the well-being of the communities they serve. That's why Peoples Gas and North Shore gas provide grants to nonprofit organizations, associations and worthwhile community causes throughout its service area.
Contributions are made in the following categories:

• Arts and Culture

We support projects that promote diversity and make the arts accessible to all people. This includes theater, dance, music and museums.
Community and Neighborhood Development
Communities become stronger when neighbors work together. We support nonprofit organizations dedicated to community improvement.
Health and Human Services
We support programs that serve limited-income, senior and handicapped individuals, and those emphasizing wellness.
Environment
We also support others' efforts for the betterment of fish and wildlife, water and air quality, forests, energy efficiency, renewable energy and recycling.
Funding Amounts
Many are $1,000 or less. Grants of $25,000 or more are rare. We consider many factors, including the specific project, program or initiative and the organization making the request, to determine funding amounts.

Eligibility

Eligible projects/organizationsQualified charitable, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, per Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Code guidelinesLocated in the area served by our respective energy companyFocused on one of our funding areas:Community and neighborhood developmentArts and cultureHealth and human servicesEducationEnvironment

Ineligibility

Not eligibleIndividualsFraternal, religious or political organizationsTrips, tours, pageants or athleticsTeam, extra-curricular school events or student exchange programsOrganizations located outside our service areas, unless funding a specific project delivered directly to our customer communitiesOrganizations determined by the IRS to be not tax-exempt under 501(c)(3)Organizations that discriminate for any reason, including race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or sexual orientation