National Grid and the Cape & Islands United Way

2023 Fuel Assistance Grant Application for Nonprofit Partners

National Grid’s charitable foundation has awarded the Cape and Islands United Way an initial $250,000 grant to help provide relief for winter heating costs.

Grants from $10,000 to $30,000 will be awarded to Cape, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard nonprofits working to keep residents warm this winter.

HELPFUL TIPS / FAQS

Grants are reviewed by community volunteers who may or may not have prior knowledge of the applicant or the program. Please write the grant so that anyone will have an understanding of your program.
Be clear and concise as you make the case for funding the proposed program.
Your application will not be complete without answering ALL required questions.

National Grid and the Cape & Islands United Way
2023 Fuel Assistance Grant Application for Nonprofit Partners

If you have any questions about the grant, please contact Jackie Barber at jbarber@uwcapecod.org

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Agency or Nonprofit Organization Name

Contact First Name

Contact Email Address

Contact Last Name

Contact Phone #

Organization Mailing Address

1. What is the annual budget of your fuel assistance program? (grants will be $10,000 - $30,000 each)

2. Total requested from United Way

3. List prior Cape and Islands United Way funding. Include year, funding amount and name of funded program.

5. How do clients apply for your fuel assistance?

6. How long is the average client on fuel assistance? Is there a limit to the support they can receive?

7. If you received funding in our first round of fuel assistance grants, how many households have you served so far and what is the amount that you have distributed to date?

8. If you received funding in our first round of fuel assistance grants *and* this is a new program for your organization, what processes have you implemented for qualifying your clients as well as the distribution of funds?