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Charitable Giving

How Can Eversource Support Your Organization?

We are proud to invest in organizations, initiatives and services that provide broad, meaningful and sustainable change in the communities we serve. 

    Grant and sponsorship opportunities

    To support our communities and make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, the Eversource Energy Foundation provides sponsorships and grants for events and programs to organizations within our service territory

    In 2024, the Foundation contributed a total of $7 million to charitable organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. 

    Eligibility

    Applicants must meet the following criteria: 

    • Must be based in our service territory
    • Nonprofit organizations with the status as an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) in the U.S.

    Your request for funding must fit within at least one of the Eversource Foundation core focus areas:

    • Community Wellness/Basic Needs
    • Education
    • Clean Energy and Environmental Stewardship
    • Community Awareness and Engagement
    • Community, Economic and Workforce Development

    The Foundation does not make awards that fund:

    • Fraternal and political organizations
    • Capital projects
    • Private foundations or endowments
    • Funding for personnel related matters
    • Reducing or eliminating debt
    • Personal expenses related to events, conferences, travel, etc.
    • Advertising
    • Utility or energy efficiency upgrades or utility bill assistance
    • Sporting leagues
    • Walks/races (outside of our signature events)
    • United Ways (A signature partner) 

    Additional considerations

    There is a limit of one donation per organization in a calendar year.

    Funding requests for a program or event must be submitted at least 90 days in advance.

    The Foundation would not knowingly contribute to an organization that discriminates on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law.

    Award amounts

    Typical grants are between $1,000 and $10,000, and do not automatically renew. Organizations must reapply each year. 

    Application deadline

    Grant requests are reviewed on a rolling basis. Review time can take eight to 12 weeks.

    The application closes mid-October for the current calendar year. 

    How to apply

    Take our eligibility quiz to determine if you qualify for a grant from the Eversource Foundation.

    If you are eligible, at the end of the quiz you will be prompted to apply and directed to Cybergrants, our online application portal. Log in or create a Cybergrants profile to complete the application. 

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    Employee giving

    Our employees volunteer, serve on boards and contribute financially to organizations that are important to them. Our employee giving programs support the time, talent and philanthropy of current and retired employees.

    In 2024, more than $749,000 in matching contributions were made to charities on behalf of our employees and retirees.

    • Matching Grants – encourages employee-directed giving by matching employee donations to eligible organizations
    • Dollars For Doers – provides financial support to a community group where an employee actively and regularly volunteers on their own time
    • Pledge Partners – matches gifts raised by employees for nonprofit organizations (e.g., walk-a-thons and races)

    When the Eversource Foundation, our employees and retirees come together, they have an incredible impact. Together we contributed $2.7 million to the United Way campaign in 2024, supporting hundreds of nonprofit organizations that assist our community. 

    Confirm a gift an employee has submitted for a match

    Have questions?

    If you have questions on the application process, please contact us at Giving@eversource.com

    If you are trying to apply for a Community Grant, please contact your Community Relations state representative.

    CTCommunityRelations@eversource.com
    MACommunityRelations@eversource.com
    NHCommunityRelations@eversource.com