National Grid - Our Giving Program

Grant Guidelines
You must submit an application to be considered for funding.

Please send us only the information we require. We will call you if we need additional information or would like to speak with you about your proposal.

We encourage you to work closely with your neighbors and colleagues to build grant proposals that meet specific community needs and have a sustainable impact on your community.

Our Funds Are Limited
The corporate Board of Directors determines the amount of funds available for community donations annually, based on the financial performance of the corporation. Grant levels are determined by the amount of community need and the funds available. Grant renewals are not automatic and cannot be guaranteed from year to year. Consequently, requests for multiple-year gifts are discouraged.

Unfortunately we can't accommodate all requests for funding. Your request will be evaluated on the merits of the proposal and the organization, and if it meets our criteria, you will hear from us within thirty days.

Eligible Organizations and Projects
We welcome applications from 501(c)(3) organizations as defined by the Internal Revenue Service that have reviewed our guidelines and feel there is a reasonable match between their request and our mission and funding priorities.

We do not fund:

Individuals
Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status
Organizations located outside the geographic boundaries of our service territory, except to fund a specific project that is delivered directly to our customer communities
Organizations that spend more than 25% of their budget on overhead and fundraising
Political or lobbying organizations

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