Duquesne Light is interested in supporting initiatives
that help to ensure that our region is prepared
to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Corporate funding priorities focus on education (math, technology, literacy), youth initiatives, and
community outreach programs, but we will consider other
requests that may benefit our community. Preference is
given to organizations that meet the following criteria:
Have a nonprofit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
Are located in Duquesne Light’s service area
Specifically address one of the funding priorities
Benefit the general community
FUNDING
GUIDELINES
Non-profit
organizations and
institutions whose mission
is in keeping with
Duquesne Light's community
relations' goals and
priorities are invited to
apply for monetary and
in-kind grants.
Proposals
should not exceed
three typewritten
pages and contain
the following
information:
I.
What
is the purpose of
the proposed project
and grant amount
requested?
II.
Who
is the target
population?
III.
What
is the problem
and/or opportunity
the proposed project
addresses?
IV.
What
approach will be
utilized to address
this problem or
opportunity?
V.
What
are the anticipated
outcomes at the end
of the project?
VI.
What
method will be used
to measure the
achievement of those
outcomes?
VII.
What
is the mission and
qualifications of
the applicant
organization to
implement this
project or
initiative?
VIII.
Appendix:
a.
Current operating
budget, sources of
revenue, and
financial statements
for the past two
years
b.
Organizational
structure and Board
membership
c.
IRS certification of
501(c) (3)
tax-exempt status
d.
News clippings,
annual reports,
other publicity.
Duquesne
Light generally does not fund:
sectarian or
denominational
religious
organizations
institutions supported by tax dollars (other
than schools)
individuals
fraternal organizations
organizations
outside the
company's service
area
profit-making
entities
capital campaigns
salaries
conference or
seminar travel
travel grants
amateur sports
groups or individual sporting events
organizations receiving significant funding through the
United Way
allocations process.
Grant requests are reviewed and awarded throughout the year.
We also encourage organizations to apply for in-kind or volunteer support.
All requests must be submitted in writing. No telephone inquiries will be considered.
To apply for a donation, please refer to our detailed funding guidelines.
Send written proposals to:
Community Relations Department
Duquesne Light Company
411 Seventh Avenue (MD 16-4)
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Email: communityrelations@duqlight.com
Fax: 412-393-6110
sectarian or
denominational
religious
organizations