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Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, you’re eligible to apply for a sustainability grant. Please complete the application below.

 

  • Physical address of the nonprofit*

  • Organization web address

  • In detail, describe your organization, including its mission, date of founding and how it serves the community, along with any affiliations with other organizations (if applicable).
  • Describe how your organization’s mission aligns with our mission of investing in nonprofits to advance sustainability for people and for the planet.
  • Describe how your organization fosters sustainability (e.g., alternative electricity sources, environmentally friendly construction, sustainability programming, recycling, composting, conservation efforts, etc. ).
  • List the dollar amount that you’re requesting for this grant. Describe in as much detail the individual line items and their corresponding costs, if applicable. Keep in mind that the Sun Club does not provide sponsorships or funding for general operating or administrative efforts.
  • Thoroughly describe how you would use a sustainability grant. In regard to the project, please explain where you are in the project (e.g., approvals, bids, contracts, etc.) and the projected start/completion dates.
  • Describe your organization’s ability to communicate this project to the community. Please answer the following: Who handles marketing/public relations for your organization? Do you have a budget for marketing/public relations? What is the size of the market you serve, and what is your ability to disseminate information within that market? Do you have experience working with an outside marketing/public relations firm? What is your relationship with local/regional media?
  • Will the Sun Club be the only donor to the project? If no, please list all other donors and their contribution amount.
  • With the sustainability grant, will the project be fully funded? If not, please describe how much more money is left to raise and when you expect that to occur.
  • Has your organization received a donation from NRG, Reliant, or EarthShare in the last 18 months? If so, please describe when, the purpose of the donation, the amount given and any publicity around the donation. Please also include details on any future donations, partnerships or affiliations.
  • Has your organization received a donation from a retail electricity provider (an organization that powers homes or businesses) in the last 18 months? If so, please describe when, the purpose of the donation, the amount given and any publicity around the donation. Please also include details on any future donations, partnerships or affiliations.
  • Describe how you would promote the Sun Club and the acknowledgement of the donation with stakeholders and the local community. In any examples involving specific communications or social media vehicles, please explain the nature of the audience, along with reach or distribution size for each (e.g., newsletters, social media, blogs, media outreach, direct sales opportunities, speaking engagements, unique partnership opportunities, emails to supporters, etc.).
  • Would your organization allow permanent signage about the sustainability project on its property, including the Sun Club and Green Mountain names/logos?
  • The Sun Club is funded primarily by Green Mountain Energy customers and employees. What opportunities are there to involve Sun Club members with your organization (e.g., exclusive or limited events, volunteer opportunities, discounted admissions, etc.)?
  • The Sun Club seeks to educate the public on opportunities to live more sustainably. What educational opportunities do you see with the sustainability grant?
  • Explain current sources of funding and percentages for each for these three categories: government, corporate/foundations, individual.
  • Application, W-9, three years of tax returns (IRS Form 990), photos and collateral that help explain the project.
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