BERLIN, Connecticut – September 15, 2009 — Connecticut Light & Power Company (CL&P) is now accepting applications for grants to fund environmental initiatives in communities served by the company. CL&P’s Environmental Community Grant Program funds community and grassroots environmental projects often overlooked by large-grant programs.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, October 15. Grants up to $1,000 will be awarded in November. Eligible projects protect or preserve the environment, or teach others the value of doing so, such as improving a local wildlife habitat or starting and maintaining a recycling program.
Recent winners were the Hampton Conservation Commission for improvements to the Hampton Nature and Environmental Study Trail. In Thompson, the Together-Environmental Committee is using grant money to restore a section of the French River in North Grosvenordale's River Park. In Sprague, a grant was awarded to the Conservation Commission to support an Eagle Scout's project to build two wooden walkways across streams in the Mukluk Preserve, which borders the Shetucket River.
Applications must be from organizations within CL&P's service territory and should be for initiatives that can be fully funded by the grant without using other funding sources. Projects using funds from other outside sources will not be considered. CL&P’s Environmental Community Grant Program project selection and funding takes place twice a year. Applications that meet the guidelines but are declined this time can be resubmitted in the spring of 2010.
For more information, or to apply for a grant, call (860) 665-5033 or visit www.nu.com/environmental/grant.asp for an application.
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The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) has been part of everyday life in Connecticut for more than 100 years, providing safe and reliable electric service to homes, neighborhoods and businesses. With 1.2 million customers in 149 cities and towns, CL&P is an active member in the communities it serves, offering programs in energy conservation, economic development and environmental stewardship. CL&P is a Northeast Utilities company (NYSE: NU). For more information, please visit www.cl-p.com.