The mission of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation is to support community well-being by awarding grants in areas such as environmental education and stewardship. They aim to improve the environment and educate the community about environmental science.
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation's Environmental Education and Stewardship grants program focuses on providing financial support to initiatives dedicated to environmental improvement and education. In 2022, the program awarded over $1 million to various projects with a particular interest in those offering tangible, measurable outcomes. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, as well as public and private K-12 schools within the service areas of Dominion Energy companies, are eligible to apply. The foundation offers grants up to $50,000 for nonprofit organizations and up to $5,000 for K-12 schools to fund specific environmental projects and educational programs. The key areas of focus for the grants include educating K-12 students and the public on environmental science, protecting natural habitats, and enhancing the accessibility and quality of open spaces.