RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy
announced today it will once again provide $1 million in environmental grants this year
through the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. The competitive
program is designed to support specific short-term projects by
nonprofit organizations and schools working to improve the
environment and provide environmental education experiences in
communities served by Dominion Energy.
"Each year, we are so impressed by the variety and quality of
environmental programs and educational efforts in our communities,"
said Hunter A. Applewhite, president
of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. "These grants support
programs that truly make a difference by improving natural spaces
and giving children and adults alike the opportunities to treasure
and enjoy the great outdoors."
One such program is StreamSweepers, a past grant recipient based
in Orange, Va., that mobilizes
young adults each summer to improve the health of local rivers by
collecting manmade trash using canoes and johnboats. This
StreamSweepers video shows how the program fills a need for
meaningful work while restoring the natural health of rivers.
Non-profit organizations are invited to apply for grants of up
to $25,000 each for short-term
projects that promise measurable results to improve the
environment. Also, public and private K-12 schools in eligible
regions can apply for classroom grants of up to $5,000 each for environmental education
programs.
Eligible organizations in Connecticut, Maryland, North
Carolina, Ohio,
South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, West
Virginia and other areas within Dominion Energy's footprint
can submit applications through Feb. 26,
2018. Recipients will be announced in April.
Dominion will consider grant requests that focus on one or more
of the following priorities:
- Educating students and the public about environmental
stewardship
- Protecting and preserving natural habitats
- Improving open spaces and making nature accessible
For details and online application, please visit:
www.dominionenergy.com/envirogrants
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, is one of the nation's largest
producers and transporters of energy. The Dominion Energy
Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical,
social and economic well-being of the communities served by
Dominion Energy. The Foundation supports nonprofit causes that meet
basic human needs, protect the environment, promote education and
encourage community vitality. For more information, visit the
company's website at www.dominionenergy.com.
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