RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 18,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Resources announced today that
it will once again provide $1 million
in environmental grants this year through its charitable arm, the
Dominion Foundation. The competitive program is designed to support
specific short-term projects by nonprofits and K-12 schools working
to improve the environment and provide environmental education
experiences in communities served by Dominion companies.
"Each year Dominion partners with a broad range of nonprofits
and schools to fund meaningful environmental projects that
preserve, enhance, or make nature more accessible within our
communities," said Hunter A.
Applewhite, president of the Dominion Foundation. "The
grants will support a variety of innovative environmental efforts
to improve natural spaces and teach students, as well as the
public, to treasure natural resources and use them wisely."
There are two components to this year's grants. Non-profit
organizations are invited to apply for grants of up to $50,000 each for short-term projects that promise
measurable results to improve the environment. Also, public and
private K-12 schools in eligible regions are now invited to apply
for classroom grants of up to $5,000
each for environmental education programs.
Eligible organizations in Connecticut, Maryland, North
Carolina, Ohio,
Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, West
Virginia and other areas within Dominion's footprint can
submit applications through March 1,
2017. 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 complete details and to submit an online application, please
visit: www.dom.com/envirogrants
Dominion (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, is one of the nation's largest
producers and transporters of energy. The Dominion Foundation is
dedicated to improving the physical, social and economic well-being
of the communities served by Dominion companies. The Foundation
supports nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the
environment, promote education and encourage community vitality.
For more information, visit www.dom.com.
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