NiSource Charitable Foundation – Columbia Gas of PA Mini-Grants
This grant funds local environmental cleanup, greening, restoration, and educational projects to promote sustainability and community engagement in select Pennsylvania counties.
Funder: Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are depleted; one application per fiscal year)
Funding Amounts: Mini-grants of $2,500 each; typically 4–8 awards per year; project duration generally under one year.
Summary: Supports environmental cleanup, community greening, beautification, and educational projects in select Pennsylvania counties.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating within Columbia Gas of PA’s service territory.
Description
The NiSource Charitable Foundation – Columbia Gas of PA Mini-Grants, administered through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, provide targeted funding for local environmental and community improvement initiatives in select Pennsylvania counties. The program supports projects such as illegal dump cleanups, composting and waste reduction workshops, tree planting for restoration, community greening and beautification, pollinator garden expansions, and hands-on educational activities. The goal is to foster environmental stewardship, community engagement, and sustainability through impactful, locally driven projects.
