Merrillville-based NIPSCO has opened applications for the 2025 Environmental Action Grant.
The annual endowment is awarded to local organizations to help fund environmental projects and programming across NIPSCO’s service area.
The Environmental Action Grant program is in its tenth year. It has provided $577,000 in funding to 143 projects for environmental education and restoration. Last year, the grant review committee selected 21 initiatives from local organizations to each receive between $500 to $5,000 in funding.
“As engaged corporate citizens, we take our responsibility to protect and nurture the environment that sustains and strengthens our communities to heart,” said Rick Calinski, NIPSCO director of public affairs and economic development, in a press release. “Through the Environmental Action Grant, we support initiatives that preserve our natural resources and empower local organizations to create lasting social and environmental impact.”
Many of the funded initiatives include a volunteer and community engagement component.
Last year’s grant recipients included:
• The Nature Conservancy in Indiana, Festival de la Monarcha, East Chicago
• La Porte County Park Foundation, Habitat Restoration Project
• Indiana Audubon Society, Chasing Melody, Lake and Jasper Counties
• Blue Heron Ministries, Lupine Meadow Expansion at Headacres Farm, Steuben
County
• The Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse, Summer Youth Environmental Education,
Gary
• Speaks for the Trees and More, Summer Nature Camp, Allen County
The deadline for submissions is April 4. Learn more here.
NIPSCO will announce grant recipients the week of April 21 in recognition of Earth Day.
