Pacific Power (PacifiCorp, Berkshire Hathaway Energy)For nonprofits, local governments and tribes and collegesOnly in Oregon, Washington, California
The Pacific Power Foundation (part of the PacifiCorp Foundation) funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits and, sometimes, government entities serving Pacific Power's territory in Oregon, central and southeastern Washington, and northern California. Grants are generally under $10,000, most between $2,000 and $5,000, and small capital grants up to $5,000 can be requested in any cycle. Applications go through an online portal with deadlines by organization type: March 15 (education/STEM), June 15 (community enhancement and environment), September 15 (arts and culture) and December 15 (safety and wellness).
What you get
Generally under $10,000, most $2,000 to $5,000 (small capital grants up to $5,000)
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) nonprofit that is not a private foundation (government entities are sometimes funded for charitable purposes); proof of exemption with each request
Serves communities in the utility's service territory (Pacific Power's territory in Oregon, central and southeastern Washington, and northern California)
Includes schools and universities, cultural organizations, health and human services, and community and environmental groups
Not eligible: organizations that discriminate, political organizations, ballot campaigns or candidates
How to apply
Create an account on the PacifiCorp Foundation grant portal (pacificorpfoundation.fluxx.io); credentials arrive within two business days
Choose the cycle that matches your organization type and submit the application by its deadline (March 15, June 15, September 15 or December 15)
Include the amount requested (typically $2,000-$5,000), communities served, how results will be measured and other funders
Checked against Pacific Power (PacifiCorp, Berkshire Hathaway Energy)'s own page on October 16, 2026.
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PG&E Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant
PG&E (The PG&E Corporation Foundation)For nonprofits, local governments and tribes and collegesOnly in California
The PG&E Corporation Foundation's Better Together Nature Positive Innovation program awards five $100,000 regional grants a year for land stewardship, air quality and water stewardship projects in PG&E's Northern and Central California service area, one in each of PG&E's five regions. Government organizations (including tribal governments), educational institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofits may apply, and projects serving disadvantaged or vulnerable communities get priority. The 2026 application window closed July 3, 2026.
What you get
$100,000 per grant (five regional grants)
Who qualifies
Governmental organizations, tribal governments, educational institutions, certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits or public charities
Project located in PG&E's Northern and Central California service area (North Coast, North Valley and Sierra, Bay Area, South Bay and Central Coast, or Central Valley region)
Must not act as a fiscal sponsor for another organization; one application per organization
Organizations awarded a Nature Positive Innovation Grant in 2023, 2024 or 2025 are ineligible
How to apply
Preview the application questions and FAQ on the program page
Submit one application through the program's online link during the annual window (the 2026 deadline was July 3, 2026); emailed applications are not accepted and in-progress applications cannot be saved
Send questions to NaturePositiveInnovationGrant@pge.com
Checked against PG&E (The PG&E Corporation Foundation)'s own page on October 16, 2026.
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Restaurants Care Resilience Fund grants (funded by The PG&E Corporation Foundation)
PG&E (The PG&E Corporation Foundation)For businessesOnly in California
The PG&E Corporation Foundation funds the California Restaurant Foundation's Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, which gives independent restaurants in PG&E's Northern and Central California service area grants of $3,000 to $5,000. Grants can pay for technology and equipment upgrades, employee training and retention, and unforeseen hardships. Applications are taken once a year at restaurantscare.org/resilience; the 2026 window ran June 1 to June 30, 2026.
What you get
$3,000 to $5,000
Who qualifies
California-based restaurant owners and commercial caterers in PG&E's service area
Up to five locations (only one location can apply); annual revenue of the applying location cannot exceed $3 million
In operation for one full year; previous recipients may apply for a different location or concept
Existing food businesses expanding into a brick-and-mortar location are also eligible
How to apply
Confirm your restaurant meets the location, revenue and operating-history limits
Apply at restaurantscare.org/resilience during the annual application window (June 1-30 in 2026)
Checked against PG&E (The PG&E Corporation Foundation)'s own page on October 16, 2026.
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SDG&E Economic Prosperity grants
San Diego Gas & Electric (Sempra)For nonprofitsOnly in California
SDG&E's Economic Prosperity grant initiative invests shareholder funds in nonprofit organizations whose programs create opportunities for economic growth for individuals and families, especially in underserved communities in SDG&E's San Diego-area service territory. The 2024 round awarded close to $1 million; SDG&E's page says applications are no longer being accepted and gives no new window.
What you get
Amount not stated (about $1 million awarded in total in 2024)
Who qualifies
Nonprofit organizations serving SDG&E's service territory
Programs that create economic opportunity for individuals and families, especially in underserved communities
How to apply
Apply through the program page: https://www.sdge.com/more-information/community/economic-prosperity (applications are not currently being accepted)
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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SDG&E Inspiring Future Leaders STEM grants
San Diego Gas & Electric (Sempra)For nonprofitsOnly in California
SDG&E's Inspiring Future Leaders initiative gives shareholder-funded grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that bridge equity gaps and improve access to K-16 STEM education and leadership development in historically underrepresented communities in SDG&E's territory. The 2024 round awarded close to $1 million to more than 50 organizations; the page says applications are no longer being accepted and gives no new window.
What you get
Amount not stated (close to $1 million to 50+ organizations in 2024)
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving SDG&E's service territory
Programs that advance K-16 STEM education and leadership development in historically underrepresented communities
How to apply
Apply through the program page: https://www.sdge.com/more-information/community/community-inspiring-future-leaders (applications are not currently being accepted)
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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