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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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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TVA Economic Development Performance Grants (including Special Opportunities County and Workforce+)
Tennessee Valley AuthorityFor businessesOnly in 7 states: TN, AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, VA
TVA's Valley Incentive Programs include Performance Grants paid directly to companies for competitive economic development projects that create jobs in the seven-state Tennessee Valley, with amounts based on the project's five-year economic impact and set at TVA's discretion. The Special Opportunities County (SOC) Performance Grant supports smaller projects in counties with greater economic need, and Workforce+ funds companies' talent pipeline plans. Companies work with TVA Economic Development and their local power company.
What you get
Amount not stated (based on five-year economic impact)
Who qualifies
Company locating or expanding with a competitive economic development project in the TVA service region (all of Tennessee and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia)
Funding is discretionary and based on the project's five-year economic impact and power-system metrics
SOC grants target smaller projects in designated counties with greater economic needs; Workforce+ requires an approved talent pipeline development plan
How to apply
Contact TVA Economic Development (EconDev@TVA.com) or your local power company's economic development staff about your project
Work with TVA's team to build the project profile used to set incentive levels
If approved, the grant is paid directly to the company
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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