Virginia Natural Gas – Energy Assistance Charitable Giving Grant (2026)

Charitable Support for Energy Assistance, Weatherization, and Emergency Utility Support

Virginia Natural Gas provides charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations working in several priority areas, including energy assistance. Through this funding area, Virginia Natural Gas supports initiatives that help households and senior citizens facing financial challenges manage energy usage, improve efficiency, and access emergency support.

Organization: Virginia Natural Gas
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Virginia Natural Gas service area
Deadline: September 1, 2026

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About the Funder

Virginia Natural Gas is one of Virginia’s oldest corporations and a local energy provider committed to supporting the communities it serves. The company’s charitable giving reflects long-standing priorities shaped by its corporate values and employee engagement.

Virginia Natural Gas invests in local nonprofits through five focus areas: children and education, environmental stewardship, community enrichment, military and veterans, and energy assistance. These investments are designed to strengthen communities and support residents facing barriers to stability and well-being.

What This Program Supports

The Energy Assistance funding area supports initiatives that help households and senior citizens facing financial challenges manage their overall energy usage.

Examples of aligned programs may include:

• Home weatherization projects
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Emergency energy assistance
• Programs helping households reduce or manage energy usage
• Support for senior citizens facing financial challenges
• Services that help families maintain safe and stable housing

Eligibility

Virginia Natural Gas considers grant requests from organizations that:

• Are classified as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt by the IRS
• Serve communities within the Virginia Natural Gas service area
• Align with one or more of the company’s charitable focus areas

Grants are most likely to be awarded to organizations whose programs benefit communities within Virginia Natural Gas’ service area.

Ineligible Requests

Virginia Natural Gas does not contribute to:

• Individuals
• Religious organizations
• Private K-12 schools

Required Application Materials

Grant requests must include:

• A brief background of the organization, no more than two pages
• Board membership list
• Organization mission statement
• Most recent IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt letter
• W9
• Clear statement of the project for which funds are needed
• Amount requested
• Sources of other support for the project
• Current financial statement of the organization

Funding Amounts

Virginia Natural Gas does not publish standard award amounts. Grant sizes may vary based on the request, project alignment, available funding, and community impact.

Timeline

📅 Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
📅 Focus Area: Energy Assistance

Application / Request Process

Organizations interested in applying should submit a grant request through the Virginia Natural Gas charitable giving application process. Applicants should clearly describe the energy assistance need, the population served, the geographic area benefiting from the project, and how the request aligns with Virginia Natural Gas’ focus on helping households and senior citizens facing financial challenges.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.virginianaturalgas.com/charitablegiving

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofit organizations that:

• Serve households or senior citizens facing financial hardship
• Provide emergency assistance, weatherization, or energy efficiency support
• Help families manage energy usage and maintain stable housing
• Work within the Virginia Natural Gas service area
• Have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

Virginia Natural Gas’ Energy Assistance charitable giving focus is best suited for local organizations helping vulnerable residents reduce energy burdens, improve home efficiency, and access emergency support when needed.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Annual deadline
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Best Suited For: Nonprofits providing energy assistance, weatherization, emergency support, senior services, housing stability, and utility-related relief in Virginia Natural Gas service areas