Dominion Energy Offers $1 Million in Critical Community Needs Grants

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Dominion Energy announced it is offering $1 million in grants of up to $25,000 each to nonprofit organizations across its service area to address critical community needs. This initiative, now in its sixth year, aims to assist with urgent needs such as housing, medical services, and food security. Eligible organizations in states including Virginia and North Carolina can apply until May 31, 2021. This program has previously supported over 200 nonprofits and highlights Dominion's ongoing commitment to community support amidst the pandemic.

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• Dominion Energy is offering $1 million in grants for critical community needs.
• Grants can reach up to $25,000 each, funding urgent needs like housing and medical services.
• Over 200 nonprofits benefited from last year's grants, showcasing broad community impact.

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RICHMOND, Va., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy is inviting nonprofit organizations across the company's footprint to apply for grants of up to $25,000 each to meet critical needs in communities. For the sixth consecutive year, the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has pledged $1 million to help meet urgent human needs such as housing and shelter, access to medicine and medical services, and food security.

"There is great need in our communities as our neighbors struggle to meet the challenges of the pandemic," said Hunter A. Applewhite, President of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. "We're seeking to support organizations that are working directly in these communities to help those in need."

Last year's Critical Community Needs Grants helped more than 200 nonprofits provide services such as dental care for uninsured public school students, essential medication for the uninsured, home repairs for the elderly and disabled, crisis care for children, eviction diversions and supplies for food pantries. Additionally, Dominion Energy committed $4 million in COVID-19 relief in 2020. You can watch a video here about how one of last year's grants helped Community Touch, a nonprofit in Fauquier County, Va., put a new roof on a family's home. And in this video you can see how a grant and Dominion volunteers helped Sea Island Habitat for Humanity in South Carolina construct a house for their 20^th Annual "Women Build" event.

For this year's grants, eligible organizations in targeted areas of Connecticut, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming and other areas within Dominion Energy's service area are encouraged to apply. Online applications will be accepted until May 31, 2021, at 5 p.m. ET.

For more complete details or to apply, go to www.dominionenergy.com/communityneedsgrants.

About the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation 
More than 7 million customers in 16 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 more than $58 million in 2020 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

What is Dominion Energy’s grant program offering in 2021?

Dominion Energy is offering $1 million in grants of up to $25,000 each to nonprofit organizations for critical community needs.

Who can apply for the Dominion Energy grants?

Nonprofit organizations in Dominion Energy's service areas, including states like Virginia and North Carolina, can apply for the grants.

What is the deadline for the Dominion Energy grants application?

The deadline for applications is May 31, 2021, at 5 p.m. ET.

What types of needs do the Dominion Energy grants address?

The grants aim to meet urgent needs such as housing, medical services, and food security.

How many nonprofits benefited from Dominion Energy's grants last year?

Over 200 nonprofits received support from last year’s Critical Community Needs Grants.