Organizations with environmental projects (water, waste, emissions, efficiency, habitat, climate resilience), mainly in Entergy's Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas area, can answer Entergy's yearly EIF request for proposals. Average grant is about $50,000. The 2026 round closed May 31, 2026.
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.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
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
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