CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Piedmont
Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from
eligible 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and
educational institutions for its 2013 Environmental Stewardship and
Energy Sustainability Competitive Grant Program.
The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation (PNGF) invests in nonprofit
organizations that work toward one or more of the following
objectives within North Carolina,
South Carolina and Tennessee:
- Increased access to or interaction with nature and the
environment.
- Promote local accountability or actions to create cleaner
cities, reduce emissions, and incorporate conscious environmental
decision-making in everyday life.
- Incorporate energy and/ or environmental education in K-12
schools and curriculum.
- Promote general awareness of environmental and energy-related
issues to the public.
- Preserve or restore a community's existing natural resources,
including green/open space.
- Improve a local community's sustainable business
practices.
PNGF seeks to maximize the impact of its grant dollars.
Accordingly, special consideration is given to grants that promote
the greatest possible impact for the dollars invested.
GRANT DEADLINE:
The deadline for this grant application is midnight on
Friday, June 28, 2013.
For additional information and to apply, please visit the
Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation environmental grant website
below. The application must be submitted online via
CyberGrants using this link.
http://www.cybergrants.com/piedmont/environmental_stewardship/
About the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation
The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation was established in 2004 with
initial funding of $7 million from
Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: PNY). The Piedmont Natural Gas
Foundation assists qualified charitable agencies and organizations
within Piedmont Natural Gas' three-state service area, through the
awarding of grants. The Foundation's mission of, "Enriching Our
Communities," mirrors Piedmont Natural Gas' strong philanthropic
commitment to the communities it serves. The Foundation's grant
making strategy further reflects that commitment by focusing on two
areas: Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability, and
Community Enrichment Initiatives centered on K-12 STEM Education,
Workforce Development and Health and Human Services. Since its
inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $7.0 million in grants to qualifying
organizations in North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Tennessee.
SOURCE Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation