501(c)(3) nonprofits in Puget Sound Energy's Washington counties (and its generation communities) can apply each April for PSE Foundation grants up to $15,000; the 2026 round funded disaster preparedness and response. Free grant-writing help is available.
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation's Competitive Grant Program gives 501(c)(3) nonprofits in PSE's Washington service and generation communities grants of up to $15,000 ($300,000 total in 2026). The 2026 round focused on emergency and disaster preparedness and response, such as preparedness training, continuity planning, emergency supplies and responder equipment. Applications opened April 1 and closed April 20, 2026, and free grant-writing support was offered to nonprofits without a professional grant writer.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Active IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, or a community organization fiscally sponsored by one
Located in and serving the public in PSE's service areas (Whatcom, Island, Skagit, Snohomish, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Pierce, Lewis and Thurston counties) or generation areas (Columbia, Cowlitz, Garfield, Klickitat and Stillwater counties)
Not eligible: individual K-12 schools, youth groups, clubs, individuals, fundraisers or event sponsorships, permanent staff payroll, religious or political organizations (unless serving the public without discrimination)
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