EcoStar Environmental Stewardship Project Grant Program

Posted by on January 29, 2012

Constellation Energy Seeking Applications for EcoStar Environmental Stewardship Project Grant Program
Deadline: March 10, 2012

Constellation Energy, a national energy company, is accepting applications for its annual EcoStar Grant program, which provides qualifying nonprofit organizations with funds to implement projects that support the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

The EcoStar program targets community-based projects that fit into one or more of five stewardship categories — pollution prevention, education and outreach, energy efficiency, conservation, and community activism.

Since its launch in 2010, the program has awarded one hundred and forty-seven grants totaling $655,000. Funded projects have ranged from urban gardens and wetland restorationto innovative programs that promote energy efficiency and improved air quality.

To qualify for a grant, a project should be located in an area where Constellation does business. Employee engagement is preferred but not required. Applicant organizations must have a board of directors and 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Applications should include a project budget that details how the grant award will be spent, with no more than 20 percent allocated to administrative and office expenses.

Grant awards will be up to $5,000, with funds provided through the Constellation Energy Foundation.

Complete program guidelines, a company service area map, the application form, and an application FAQ are available at the Constellation Energy Web site.

http://www.constellation.com/community/pages/eco-star-grants.aspx