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Grants and free programs from electric and gas companies in Connecticut

2 verified programs limited to Connecticut, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation grants

Dominion EnergyFor nonprofitsOnly in 6 states: VA, SC, NC, CT, RI, WV

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in its service areas for education, environment, culture and the arts, civic and community development, and health and human services. Most awards range from $1,000 to $15,000 and can cover programs or operating costs. Applications are accepted online during two cycles a year (January to February and August to September) after the organization completes a Benevity cause profile.

What you get
Most awards $1,000 to $15,000; higher amounts possible for an exceptional fit
Who qualifies
  • Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations (organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible)
  • Located where Dominion Energy provides electricity or natural gas service or has significant facilities: Virginia; South Carolina; northeastern North Carolina; Connecticut (Hartford, Windham, Tolland, Middlesex and New London counties); Rhode Island (Kent and Washington counties); West Virginia (Grant and Tucker counties)
  • Focus on education, environment, culture and the arts, civic and community development, or health and human services
  • Not eligible: individuals, religious programs of churches, fraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizations, tickets or other tangible benefits, and utility payments
  • The Foundation no longer makes grants in Ohio, Utah or the Enbridge-served gas areas of North Carolina
How to apply
  1. Confirm your 501(c)(3) organization is in an eligible Dominion Energy service area
  2. Create or update your organization's Benevity cause profile and complete the Self-Certification Declaration (you cannot apply until it is done)
  3. Apply online during a grant cycle: January 11 to February 19, 2027 or August 2 to September 10, 2027
  4. Watch for the decision email (May for the spring cycle, November for the fall cycle)
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Checked against Dominion Energy's own page on October 16, 2026.

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Eversource Energy Foundation grants

Eversource EnergyFor nonprofitsOnly in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire

The Eversource Energy Foundation gives grants and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Eversource's service territory in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire for programs aligned with its core focus areas. Typical grants are $1,000 to $10,000, reviewed on a rolling basis (8-12 weeks), and the application closes in mid-October for the current calendar year; one donation per organization per year.

What you get
Typically $1,000 to $10,000
Who qualifies
  • U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Eversource's service territory (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire)
  • Request aligns with at least one Eversource Foundation core focus area
  • Not funded: personnel costs for specific positions, utility upgrades or energy-efficiency projects, bill assistance, walks and races outside signature events, personal expenses, individual fundraising
  • One donation per organization per calendar year; program or event requests at least 90 days in advance
How to apply
  1. Take the Eversource Foundation eligibility quiz on the charitable giving page
  2. If eligible, create or log in to a CyberGrants profile and complete the application (before the mid-October cutoff for the calendar year)
  3. Email Giving@eversource.com with questions; for small Community Grants, contact your state Community Relations representative
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Checked against Eversource Energy's own page on October 16, 2026.

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