PSEG Foundation to Assist Eligible 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations Focusing on Environmental Sustainability, Social Justice, Equity, Economic Empowerment
SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
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NEWARK, N.J., Jun. 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The PSEG Foundation is pleased to launch the 2022 request for proposals for the Neighborhood Partners Program, which awards grants ranging from $500 to $15,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to apply. Applications will be evaluated and grants awarded based on demonstrated program effectiveness, depth, breadth and overall alignment with the PSEG Foundation strategic pillars, which are environmental sustainability, social justice and equity and economic empowerment.
“These are challenging times, and programs like the Neighborhood Partners Program aim to work with organizations that have a track record of making a difference in the communities where we live and work,” said Calvin Ledford Jr., PSEG Foundation President. “The PSEG Foundation is honored to support our communities and address issues of sustainability, equity, social justice and economic empowerment.”
To apply, please visit our application website. For more information about the program, visit https://pseg.com/neighborhoodpartnersprogram. For questions about the program, please contact CorporateCitizenship@pseg.com.
The application deadline is June 30, 2022.
The PSEG Foundation funds grants to more than 200 nonprofit organizations that have an impact in communities in New Jersey and Long Island, New York. The PSEG Foundation has awarded grants through various programs, including strategic partnerships, the Neighborhood Partners Program and a robust employee matching gift program to help organizations that support thousands of individuals and families across the region.
About the PSEG Foundation
The PSEG Foundation, 501(c)(3), the philanthropic arm of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), prioritizes investments promoting environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment. Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, PSEG is a predominantly regulated infrastructure company focused on a clean energy future. In 2021, PSEG was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America for the 14th consecutive year, named to the JUST 100 as one of America’s Most JUST Companies, and has been listed among America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2022 by Newsweek (https://corporate.pseg.com/).
About PSEG
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG) is a predominantly regulated infrastructure company focused on a clean energy future. Guided by its Powering Progress vision, PSEG aims to power a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. PSEG’s commitment to ESG and sustainability is demonstrated in our net-zero 2030 climate vision, our pursuit of science-based emissions reductions targets and participation in the U.N. Race to Zero, as well as our inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and the list of America’s most JUST Companies. PSEG's principal operating subsidiaries are Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), PSEG Power and PSEG Long Island. (https://corporate.pseg.com).
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