Dominion Virginia Power & the Dominion Foundation Grant opportunities
Dominion Virginia Power & the Dominion Foundation will award approximately $300,000 in educational partnership grants (up to $10,000 per grant) throughout targeted areas where Dominion has business interests (see geographic eligibility on the website). Public and private elementary and secondary schools and public school divisions that are registered with the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), institutions of higher education and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to apply.
The grants are intended to encourage the development of new programs to strengthen math and/or science education in kindergarten through grade 12.
This year's categories are:
- Environmental Education: grants to develop math and/or science skills through the study of the environment; and,
- Energy Grants: to increase students’ awareness of energy efficiency and conservation, energy sources or other energy-related topics.
The application deadline is May 1. For more details go to http://www.dom.com/about/education/grants/grants.jsp (or www.dom.com, keyword education).
Information: Cindy Balderson (804/771-3723) Dominion's Volunteer & Educational Partnerships Coordinator