National Grid Foundation
The National Grid Foundation page on National Grid’s official site describes the private foundation supporting education (STEM, literacy) and community wellbeing across National Grid’s U.S. service territory. The page lists board members, staff (including an executive director), grant priorities and restrictions, and states that grant applications are accepted by invitation only.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A midsize nonprofit operating in National Grid’s Northeast service area (especially NY or MA) that runs STEM, literacy, workforce development, or emergency heating/energy-assistance programs and can manage multi-year grants.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on STEM education, literacy, workforce training, or emergency energy/heating assistance.
- • Primary service area within New York or Massachusetts (National Grid territory).
- • Organizational capacity to manage grants in the typical range ($10k–$300k) or larger for emergency partnerships.
- • Existing partnerships with local United Ways or community coalitions for regional initiatives.
- • Ability to report measurable outcomes and show regional impact.
Geography
Observed giving is regionally focused across the Northeast, primarily New York and Massachusetts in the latest year; one state accounted for about 58% of dollars while two states received most grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (91 grants to 84 distinct organizations) spanning education, workforce, environmental education and emergency assistance, indicating a wide institutional spread despite some dollar concentration in larger emergency grants.
New Applicants
A clear public application path exists (CyberGrants with a posted deadline) and the foundation funded new organizations in recent years (11 new recipients in 2024 and 26 in 2023), though a high share of funding goes to returning partners, so repeat relationships remain important.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
