Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “NOTE: Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants can expect a response within eight to 12 weeks of submission.”

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Organization or program resides or benefits in the places where we do business.
  • Consideration of other funding from PSEG, i.e., additional events or Foundation grantsOrganization/program effectiveness

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The following events are not eligible for PSEG funding:Events benefiting individuals.
  • Not eligible: Events benefiting sectarian purpose organizations that promote religious doctrines or exclude participants based on religion.
  • Not eligible: Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns.
  • Not eligible: Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
  • Not eligible: Organizations with a primary purpose of influencing legislationAthletic, labor or fraternal groups.
  • Not eligible: Unsolicited applications for sponsorships of sporting events
  • Not eligible: Teams
  • Not eligible: Facilities
  • Not eligible: Museums
  • Not eligible: Other institutions

Overview

The PSEG Foundation provides funding for events and initiatives that enhance community safety and environmental stewardship in areas where they operate, such as New Jersey and New York. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits that align with the foundation's focus areas, including sustainable neighborhoods and safety preparedness. The application process is rolling, with a response time of 8 to 12 weeks. Proposals must be submitted online between January 1 and October 31, at least eight weeks before the event.

NOTE: Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants can expect a response within eight to 12 weeks of submission. Organizations must apply online between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31. Proposals must be received at least eight weeks prior to the event date.
PSEG Corporate Giving
The PSEG family of companies provides support for dinners, events and targeted sponsorships serving the places we do business in New Jersey, New Haven and Bridgeport, Connecticut; Albany and Long Island, New York
Giving Guidelines:
We invest in public parks that improve the quality of life for local residents and in the environmental organizations that protect and preserve natural resources, address climate adaptation, and build sustainable communities.Safety and PreparednessComplementing PSEG’s safety vision, we seek to keep people and their homes safe, particularly around electricity and natural gas, and to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
PSEG Corporate Giving
The PSEG family of companies provides support for dinners, events and targeted sponsorships serving the places we do business in New Jersey, New Haven and Bridgeport, Connecticut; Albany and Long Island, New York

Eligibility

Applications will be reviewed using the following criteria:The organization must be an IRS approved 501c3 nonprofitOrganization or program resides or benefits in the places where we do businessConsideration of other funding from PSEG, i.e., additional events or Foundation grantsOrganization/program effectiveness

Ineligibility

The following events are not eligible for PSEG funding:Events benefiting individualsEvents benefiting sectarian purpose organizations that promote religious doctrines or exclude participants based on religionPolitical causes, candidates, organizations or campaignsOrganizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religionOrganizations with a primary purpose of influencing legislationAthletic, labor or fraternal groupsPlease note that we do not accept unsolicited applications for sponsorships of sporting events, teams, facilities, museums or other institutions.

What Pseg Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
20
Total given
$6.09M
Median grant
$250K
Range
$80K–$1M
  • By dollars: New Jersey 79%, North Carolina 6%, Virginia 6%. Top recipient cities: Newark, NJ; Montclair, NJ; Lawrenceville, NJ.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Montclair State University Foundation Related Persons Transactions · Montclair, NJ

    Advancing Sustainable Growth and Innovation

    $1M

  • Sustainable Jersey Inc · Lawrenceville, NJ

    Sustainable Jersey Small Grant and Program Support

    $750K

  • Liberty Science Center Inc Related Persons Transaction · Jersey City, NJ

    Reimagining the Energy Quest Exhibit

    $600K

  • Foundation for North Carolina a T · Greensboro, NC

    Powering Potential

    $385K

  • Hampton University · Hampton, VA

    Hampton U PSEG STEM Scholars Program

    $340K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Environment
  • Community development
  • Disaster relief

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