NIPSCO is accepting grant applications from northern Indiana nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives through the end of March. Grants of between $500 and $5,000 will be awarded in mid-April prior to Earth Day.
NIPSCO officials say the goal is to encourage pioneering environmental projects that might not otherwise happen.
Last year the NIPSCO Environmental Action Grant funded 14 projects with a total of $50,000. Prior-year funding recipients include environmental groups, community groups, schools and other nonprofit organizations.
Eligible organizations must be a 501(c)3 or other nonprofit as defined by the Internal Revenue Service with an environmental project focus and have a direct impact in the NIPSCO service area.
Grant requests can be submitted through NIPSCO’s online request portal at NIPSCO.com/Community. When submitting an application online, please select the “Environmental Action Grant” option from the “Type of Support” drop-down menu on the application. Creating opportunities for volunteerism is an important part of the grant, in addition to providing monetary support to the organization.
