For the 11th year, the PSEG Foundation is inviting nonprofits to apply for funding that helps close gaps for New Jersey and Long Island communities through its Neighborhood Partners Program (NPP). The application process began on May 15 and the NPP will accept applications for up to $1.2 million in grants ranging from $500 to $15,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
This year, the foundation is encouraging more applications for programs that expand access to environmental sustainability and stewardship, as well as resources that support communities facing financial challenges. These resources include initiatives focused on needs such as food security, workforce development, and training programs.
Awardees will be selected based on demonstrated program effectiveness, depth, breadth, and overall alignment with the PSEG Foundation strategic pillars: environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment.
“Over the years, our nonprofit partners have become more than collaborators — they’re trusted friends,” said Calvin Ledford Jr., president, PSEG Foundation. “We know how hard it can be today for families to find good jobs, afford basic needs and build a better future. That’s why we believe so strongly in working together — to help people find opportunities and make everyday life more affordable. The Neighborhood Partners Program is about investing in the people and organizations with a track record of making a real and ongoing difference.”
Past grant recipients have leveraged funding to expand vital services, enhance community impact and overcome rising business costs:
America’s Grow-A-Row, a longtime partner, distributed 3.6 million pounds of fresh produce to families facing food insecurity in 2024.
Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship’s (WCEC) mission is to build communities by providing technical assistance to women and men to successfully own, operate and grow their small businesses, thereby investing financially, intellectually and emotionally in their community.
HomeFront Inc. mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey by harnessing the caring, resources and expertise of the community.
The Watershed Institute provides inquiry-based hands-on STEM education while encouraging schools in New Jersey to adopt sustainability efforts through the River Friendly Program.
The PSEG Foundation 501(c)(3), the philanthropic arm of Public Service Enterprise Group, prioritizes investments in promoting environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment.
