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Duquesne Light Company's microgrant program, Community Impact Grants (CIG), was launched in 2021 to support projects and programs led by diverse grassroots community organizations who are working on the ground to directly support our customers and communities, thereby furthering our mission of building a clean energy future for all.

 

Eligible non-profit organizations can apply for microgrants up to $10,000!

 

Program Focus Areas:

Programs/projects should align with one of three focus areas:

  1. BASIC NEEDS: including crisis support programs (for example, storm response), social services, food access, housing assistance and homebuyer programs, refugee and resettlement programs, family and child services, health and well-being services, equitable access to safe community gathering spaces (including parks) 
  2. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: : including career readiness and placement for energy, utility and/or complimentary industries, access to education and training, STEM education, skilled trade programs, mentoring, professional development and upskilling.


Funding Eligibility

  • 501c3 nonprofit organizations or state equivalent, or organizations receiving fiscal sponsorship from a registered 501c3 or state equivalent
  • Organization must meet DLC’s charitable giving program guidelines listed on our FAQs
  • Organization must serve residents in Allegheny and/or Beaver County
  • Organizations with BIPOC, women and/or LGBTQ leadership are encouraged to apply
  • Organizations must have an annual operating budget equal to or less than $500,000 and/or a specific targeted project
  • Organizations with larger budgets that are not applying on behalf of a smaller organization or community group will not be considered

Application Process and Grant Distribution

Applications for the 2025 cycle of DLC's Community Impact Grants will open in the fall and be accepted through our online portal. Letters of Intent (LOIs) will not be accepted for this program.

For organizations who either missed the application date or do not qualify for CIG, please visit our main website to learn more about our other charitable giving opportunities. 

If awarded a Community Impact Grant, recipient nonprofit organizations will need to provide at minimum the following documentation:

  • W-9
  • ACH agreement (provided upon grant award)
  • 990 EZ or 990 of fiscal sponsor
  • Current list of board members
  • Signed Verification of Good Legal Standing (provided upon grant award)
  • Non-discrimination policy


PREVIOUS CIG AWARDEES

 

SUMMER 2024

SUMMER 2023

SPRING 2022

FALL 2021

SPRING 2021

 

Questions?

For questions or more information, please email community@duqlight.com with the subject line “CIG Question."