Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits in NV Energy territory can seek NV Energy Foundation grants for public safety, housing, hunger, education, early childhood and environment. Two cycles a year start with a letter of inquiry (Jan 1-Mar 31 and May 1-Jul 31).
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).
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
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
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