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Grants and free programs from electric and gas companies in Nevada

1 verified program limited to Nevada, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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NV Energy Foundation grants

NV Energy (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)For nonprofitsOnly in Nevada

The NV Energy Foundation gives grants and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in NV Energy's Nevada service territory, prioritizing underserved communities and its giving pillars: public safety and first responders, homelessness and affordable housing, hunger, education and youth development, early childhood, and environment (conservation, wildfire and disaster mitigation). The 2026 process has two cycles that start with a letter of inquiry: LOIs January 1-March 31 (applications due April 30) and May 1-July 31 (applications due August 31).

What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit located within NV Energy's service territory in Nevada
  • Program aligns with a Foundation giving pillar; one application per calendar year
  • Not funded: raffle or contest tickets, religious programs not open to all, film or video productions, academic chairs, debt reduction, political groups, sports leagues, trips, pageants
How to apply
  1. Submit a letter of inquiry during an LOI window (January 1-March 31 or May 1-July 31)
  2. If invited after the LOI notification, submit the full application by April 30 or August 31 with your 501(c)(3) letter, board list and project details
  3. Decisions are announced June 30 or October 31

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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