Grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation are distributed in four focus areas (human needs, environmental stewardship, education, community vitality) and are limited to organizations defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.

Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, one in the spring and one in the fall.

Most grant awards range from $1,000 to $15,000, while higher amounts may be awarded when a program is an exceptional fit. We often receive funding requests far in excess of our Foundation budget. Regrettably we must often decline support for otherwise worthy proposals. Such a response does not reflect on Dominion Energy's view of the value of the organization or its services.

The most recent grant cycle closed on September 12, 2024, Decisions will be communicated by early December.

We will host virtual office hours at the start of each grant cycle to answer questions from non-profit organizations about the grant process, timeline, applications and the Benevity platform. Dates and times will be posted here in advance.

The primary interest of our foundation is to support programs and specific projects. Consequently, support of capital campaigns is limited and provided on an exceptional basis. We do not typically fund university research projects or endow chairs.

Note to organizations in Ohio, Utah, and North Carolina:

In 2023, Dominion Energy announced that Enbridge would acquire Dominion Energy Ohio, Dominion Energy Utah/Wyoming/Idaho and Dominion Energy North Carolina gas. Due to this transition, the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation is no longer making grants in these areas. Further information about Enbridge’s grant application process will be communicated by Enbridge pending each utility’s close. Enbridge is committed to maintaining a significant presence in the communities it serves, supporting local charitable organizations, promoting economic development, and delivering programs and services that customers value.