Dominion Energy Donates $1.3 Million to Environmental Non-Profits

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The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded $1.3 million in grants to 97 environmental organizations across eight states, with over $400,000 designated for 35 organizations in Virginia. This funding supports initiatives focused on environmental education and stewardship. Projects funded include ecological restoration, the creation of parks, and educational programs aimed at promoting biodiversity and sustainability. Over the past 17 years, the Foundation has contributed $40 million to similar environmental projects, reinforcing Dominion Energy's commitment to sustainability in the communities it serves.

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• Award of $1.3 million in grants to 97 organizations enhances community engagement and environmental stewardship.
• Specific focus on educational projects fosters long-term sustainability and awareness.
• Ongoing commitment shown by $40 million in donations over the past 17 years supports public and organizational trust.

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• Environmental grants awarded to 97 organizations across 8 states
• More than $400,000 donated to 35 organizations in Virginia
• Grants focus on environmental education and stewardship initiatives

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded $1.3 million in grant funding to 97 environmental organizations across eight states, including more than $400,000 to 35 organizations in Virginia.

This year's recipients will restore and preserve acres of wetlands, create parks and equestrian trails, provide free seeds to promote home gardening and pollinator conservation, purchase a river water cleaning vessel, increase oyster restoration efforts, enable high school students to use chemistry to recycle waste vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel and support many other exciting projects. 

"Every day at Dominion Energy, we work hard to be good stewards of our environment," said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. "We're proud to support these great organizations working toward a more sustainable future in the communities that we serve."

The competitive grants support projects that educate about environmental stewardship, protect and preserve habitat, and enhance or make nature more accessible. Some of this year's grants include:

• Ivy Creek Foundation, Charlottesville, VA to support ecological restoration at Ivy Creek Natural Area, which protects a diverse range of natural habitats common to the Virginia Piedmont.
• Teens With a Purpose – The Youth Movement, Norfolk, VA to fund the creation of 12 bimonthly pop-up farmer's markets at Purpose Park, a youth staffed community garden, which will educate the public on environmental stewardship & preservation of natural habitats and improving open spaces.
• Luther Jackson Middle School, Falls Church, VA to help construct an outdoor greenhouse/shed which will house an Aquaculture, Hydroponics and Vertical Farming operation. LJMS students engineer, build, maintain and innovate synthetic ecosystems using Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, and Math concepts. The tilapia, red-leaf lettuce, and tomatoes the Eco-Lab produces are given to the already existing LJMS pantry for distribution to needy families in the school community.

The full list of 2022 Environmental Stewardship Grants and additional program information are available at https://www.dominionenergy.com/envirogrants.

2022 Virginia Grant Recipients:

Organization Name	City	State	Program/Project Title
Albemarle High School	Charlottesville	VA	Water and Air Quality Education
Alleghany Highlands YMCA	Alleghany	VA	Special Needs Education and Sensory Trail
Appomattox County Public Schools	Appomattox	VA	Jump In To Watershed Education
Buckingham County Elementary School	Dillwyn	VA	Kids Care & Share Garden & Outdoor Classroom
Caroline County Public Schools	Milford	VA	Caroline High School Greenhouse Initiative
Earth Sangha	Annandale	VA	Dewey's Creek Riparian Restoration
Educate Fairfax	Falls Church	VA	Get2Green Garden and Outdoor Learning Guide
Elizabeth River Project	Norfolk	VA	Inclusive River Education
Fairfax Co. Park Foundation	Fairfax	VA	Fairfax County Park Authority, Blake Lane Park Ailanthus Replacement
Families Overcoming Obstacles Together	Hampton	VA	Community Learning Garden
Four Mile Run Conservatory	Alexandria	VA	Conservation Summer 2023 at Four Mile Run
Friends Of Dragon Run, Inc.	Gloucester	VA	Love a Dragon; Build a DREAM, Dragon Run Environmental Academy Mentorship
Friends of the James River Park	Richmond	VA	JRPS Guide Books
Friends of the Rappahannock	Fredericksburg	VA	Rappahannock River Oyster Restoration Partnership
Goochland Education Foundation	Goochland	VA	STEM in Nature - Outdoor Education Experience
Grafton Bethel Elementary	Grafton	VA	We Grow Kindness Here
Henricus Foundation	Chester	VA	Support for environment/history educational programs
Holton Elementary School PTA	Richmond	VA	Outdoor Learning Lab at the Holton Garden
Ivy Creek Foundation	Charlottesville	VA	Ecological Restoration at Ivy Creek Natural Area
Luther Jackson Middle School	Falls Church	VA	Aquaponics & Vertical Farming Ecosystems Lab (Eco-Lab)
Manassas City Public Schools	Manassas	VA	We All Live Downstream
Naturebridge	Triangle	VA	Environmental Education and Stewardship for Virginia Students in Prince William Forest Park
Nauticus Foundation	Norfolk	VA	Reimagine Nauticus - Harnessing the Wind: Wielding Nature's Energy
New Horizons Education Foundation	Hampton	VA	Mentorship Opportunities in Biological Sciences to Promote Environmental Stewardship
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust	Annandale	VA	Creating Public Access and Beautifying NVCT Nature Preserves
Rivanna Conservation Alliance, Inc.	Charlottesville	VA	Rivanna Watershed Experiential Education Project
Science Museum of Western Virginia	Roanoke	VA	Lab Jr
Southampton Academy	Courtland	VA	Nottoway River Trail and Low Ropes Project
St. Margaret's School	Tappahannock	VA	STREAM at St. Margaret's
Starbase Victory, Inc.	Portsmouth	VA	ENVIROBASE Core School Year Program
Teens With a Purpose (TWP) - The Youth Movement	Norfolk	VA	Purpose Park Farmers Market Project
Timber Lane Elementary School	Falls Church	VA	Timber Lane Outdoor Education Project
Trails For Youth	Springfield	VA	TYO Trailblazers - Outdoor Adven-tures in STEM
Wildlife Center of Virginia	Waynesboro	VA	Environmental Stewardship Grant         Application 2022
Williamsburg-James City County Schools	Williamsburg	VA	WJCC Watershed Exploration - 5th Grade Students Investigating the Natural World

Over the last 17 years, the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has donated $40 million to a wide variety of environmental projects across its footprint.

About the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
About 7 million customers in 15 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D). Through its Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, as well as EnergyShare and other programs, Dominion Energy contributed nearly $50 million in 2021 to community causes. The Foundation supports nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the environment, promote education, and encourage community vitality. Please visit www.DominionEnergy.com to learn more.

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FAQ

How much has Dominion Energy donated to environmental organizations?

Dominion Energy has donated $1.3 million to 97 environmental organizations in 2023 and $40 million over the last 17 years.

What types of projects did Dominion Energy fund in 2023?

In 2023, the projects funded include ecological restoration, creation of parks, community gardens, and environmental education initiatives.

Which state received the most funding from Dominion Energy's grants?

Virginia received over $400,000, the highest amount allocated among the states.

What is the focus of the grants from Dominion Energy?

The grants focus on environmental education and stewardship initiatives.

What is the significance of Dominion Energy's grant program?

The program helps enhance environmental sustainability and education in the communities served by Dominion Energy.