RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion
Resources announced today that it will provide $1 million in environmental stewardship grants
through the Dominion Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm.
The competitive program is designed to support specific short-term
projects by nonprofit organizations working to improve the
environment in communities served by Dominion companies.
"Each year Dominion partners with a broad range of nonprofits to
fund meaningful environmental projects that preserve, enhance or
make nature more accessible within our communities," said
Hunter A. Applewhite, president of
the Dominion Foundation. "Protecting the natural world is important
to all of us, and this is one way we can encourage our community
partners to succeed."
Eligible organizations in targeted areas of Connecticut, Maryland, North
Carolina, Ohio,
Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, West
Virginia and other areas within Dominion's footprint can
submit applications through March 1,
2016, requesting up to $50,000
each. Recipients will be announced
in April.
Dominion will consider grant requests that focus on one or more
of the following priorities:
- Protecting and preserving natural habitats
- Improving open spaces
- Making nature accessible
- Educating the public about environmental stewardship
For complete details and to submit an online application, please
visit: www.dom.com/envirogrants.
Dominion (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, is one of the nation's largest
producers and transporters of energy. The Dominion Foundation is
dedicated to improving the physical, social and economic well-being
of the communities served by Dominion companies. The Foundation
supports nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the
environment, promote education and encourage community vitality.
For more information, visit www.dom.com.
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