Black Hills Energy charitable contributions and sponsorships
Black Hills Energy (Black Hills Corp.)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 7 states: AR, CO, IA, KS, NE, SD, WY
Black Hills Energy's Charitable Giving Program awards contributions and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) organizations and schools or school districts in its service territory for thriving communities (basic needs, housing, childcare, first responders), conservation, and future leaders (education, STEAM, mentoring), and the Black Hills Corp. Foundation separately awards about $100,000 in grants each quarter for projects such as trails, parks, community centers and disaster relief. Applicants register in NPOconnect and apply through their state's portal at least six months before their event; decisions take up to 120 days.
What you get
Amount not stated (Foundation awards about $100,000 in grants per quarter)
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) organization or a school or school district in or serving Black Hills Energy's service territory (Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming application portals)
Request aligns with thriving communities, conservation or future leaders
Not funded: individuals or single families or teams, most runs, walks and tournaments, regional or national groups without a local chapter, single-disease causes, political causes
How to apply
Create or update your organization's NPOconnect profile (IRS status verification)
Select your state on the request page and complete the application at least six months before your event
Allow up to 120 days for a decision; contact your state's Public Affairs representative with questions
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Brookshire Communities Foundation Corporate Donations
Brookshire Communities FoundationFor nonprofitsOnly in 4 states: TX, LA, AR, OK
The Brookshire Communities Foundation's corporate donations program supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Brookshire Grocery Company's Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma market areas working on health, hunger relief, education, veteran services and children and families. Requests over $250 are submitted online 6 to 8 weeks ahead and reviewed monthly by a Donations Committee.
What you get
Requests over $250 (smaller requests go to local stores)
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) organization (other 501(c) types may be considered) in a Brookshire Grocery Company market area
Focus on health, hunger relief, education, veteran services or the wellbeing of children and families
Requests of $250 or less go to the local store instead
One corporate application per organization per year; no individual fundraising, trips, pageants or employee recognition events
How to apply
Review the Giving Back guidelines and FAQ
Submit the online Corporate Donations Application at least 6 to 8 weeks before your deadline or event
The Donations Committee meets monthly; watch for an email decision
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Brookshire Grocery Company Local Store Gift Card Donations
Brookshire Grocery CompanyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 4 states: TX, LA, AR, OK
Brookshire Grocery Company stores donate gift cards in limited amounts to local organizations in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Organizations bring a request letter with their tax ID to the local Store Director at least one month before the event.
What you get
Gift cards in limited amounts
Who qualifies
Local organization in a Brookshire Grocery Company market area (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma)
Include your tax ID number in the request letter
One request per organization per year; submit at least one month before the event
How to apply
Write a request on letterhead with your tax ID number
Deliver it to your local Store Director at least one month before the event and allow one week for processing
Checked against Brookshire Grocery Company's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Entergy Micro Grants
EntergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 4 states: AR, LA, MS, TX
Entergy's Micro Grants program accepts requests of up to $1,000 for arts and culture, community improvement, economic development, education and literacy, environment, and healthy families. Eligible nonprofits and public bodies in Entergy's service areas apply online at any time, at least three months before the funds are needed.
What you get
Up to $1,000
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) public charity or private foundation; schools, hospitals, governmental units or religious institutions with similar nonprofit status; state or local governments (public purposes only); 501(c)(19) war-veterans organizations; 501(c)(4) volunteer fire departments
Priority to programs in Entergy's counties and parishes in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas
Not funded: utility bill payments, political candidates or groups, uniforms, equipment or trips for school or amateur sports, religion-specific activities, individuals, loans
How to apply
Create an account in Entergy's Blackbaud applicant portal and complete the online micro grant application (mail and email are not accepted)
Apply at least three months before you need the funds; attach a current IRS Form W-9 if your tax ID does not verify as a 501(c)(3)
Expect review and notification 8 to 12 weeks after submission
Checked against Entergy's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Entergy Open Grants
EntergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 4 states: AR, LA, MS, TX
Entergy's Open Grants program supports community organizations in arts and culture, education and workforce development, poverty solutions and social services, healthy families, and community improvement such as blighted housing improvements and neighborhood safety. Applications are accepted online on an ongoing basis (in Mississippi, open grant requests are due April 1).
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) public charity or private foundation; schools, hospitals, governmental units or religious institutions with similar nonprofit status; state or local governments (public purposes only); 501(c)(19) war-veterans organizations; 501(c)(4) volunteer fire departments
Serves communities in Entergy's Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Texas service areas
Not funded: groups without nonprofit status, political candidates or groups, uniforms, equipment or trips for school or amateur sports, religion-specific activities, grants to individuals or loans, and organizations run by Entergy employees
How to apply
Confirm your organization's IRS tax-exempt status (only current IRS documents are accepted)
Apply online through Entergy's open grants application (mail and email are not accepted); save every 5-10 minutes to avoid timeouts
Mississippi organizations must submit open grant requests by April 1
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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OGE Energy Corp. Foundation grants
OG&E (OGE Energy)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Oklahoma, Arkansas
The OGE Energy Corp. Foundation gives grants to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited K-12 schools in OG&E's Oklahoma and western Arkansas service area, focused on early STEM access, health and stability for low-income families and seniors, workforce skills, habitat and water conservation, and arts access for underserved communities. Applications are accepted year-round through the grant portal and decided three times a year (March, July and November committee meetings).
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charitable or educational organization, or an accredited K-12 educational institution
Located where OG&E operates (Oklahoma and western Arkansas)
Must measure, track and report program outcomes
Not funded: buildings or capital improvements, dinners and indirect support, religious activities, sports teams or events (other than Special Olympics)
How to apply
Sign on to OG&E's grant portal and submit your application (accepted year-round)
Applications received Oct 1-Jan 31 are reviewed in March, Feb 1-May 31 in July, and June 1-Sept 30 in November
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Entergy Charitable Foundation grants
EntergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 4 states: AR, LA, MS, TX
The Entergy Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits and public entities in Entergy's Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas communities for education and workforce development, low-income and poverty solutions, and environmental programs. Applications are due February 1 and August 1 each year, accepted no earlier than one month before the deadline, and submitted online through Entergy's Blackbaud applicant portal.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) public charity or private foundation; schools, hospitals, governmental units or religious institutions with similar nonprofit status; state or local governments (for exclusively public purposes); 501(c)(19) war-veterans organizations; 501(c)(4) volunteer fire departments
Priority to programs in Entergy's counties and parishes (Entergy Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Orleans and Texas service areas)
Not funded: groups without 501(c)(3) or similar status, utility bill payments, political candidates or groups, galas or fundraising events, uniforms, equipment or trips for school or amateur sports, religion-specific activities, grants to individuals, loans, and organizations run by Entergy employees
How to apply
Create an account in the Entergy Charitable Foundation program on Blackbaud's applicant portal (mail and email applications are not accepted)
Submit the online application no earlier than one month before the February 1 or August 1 deadline, attaching a current IRS Form W-9 if your tax ID does not verify as a 501(c)(3)
Allow at least three months after the deadline for notification; contact your area's Entergy contributions coordinator with questions
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Entergy Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) grants
EntergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 4 states: AR, LA, MS, TX
Entergy's shareholder-funded Environmental Initiatives Fund issues a yearly request for proposals for environmentally beneficial projects, such as reducing water use, waste or emissions, improving energy efficiency or water quality, protecting habitats and biodiversity, or addressing climate impacts. Entergy expects an average grant of about $50,000 and gives strong preference to projects in its Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas service area. The 2026 round closed May 31, 2026.
What you get
Average grant about $50,000 (grants of any size possible)
Who qualifies
Organizations proposing projects with measurable environmental benefits; projects within Entergy's utility service area (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas) get strong preference
Not funded: political or lobbying organizations, fraternal organizations, merchant associations, chamber memberships or programs, and 501(c)(4) or (6) organizations
Grantees sign a grant agreement and submit semi-annual reports on spending and environmental benefits
How to apply
Watch for the annual EIF request for proposals (the 2026 RFP was issued March 9, 2026)
Complete the online Entergy EIF application in the applicant portal before the deadline (May 31, 2026 for the 2026 round); send clarifying questions to EIF@entergy.com
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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