Apply for PSNH Support

Support Guidelines

• Philosophy
• Priorities
• Eligibility Requirements
• Support Restrictions
• Types of Support
• Applications

Philosophy
PSNH supports initiatives throughout the state that benefit the company's business environment while improving the quality of life for New Hampshire residents. PSNH considers initiatives that are consistent with the company's values of being environmentally and socially responsible, committing to a diverse workforce, providing a stimulating workplace, and making New Hampshire a good place to live.

Priorities
Ideally, initiatives should benefit the communities where our customers or employees are located and qualify under one or more of the company's priorities for giving which are:

• Economic Opportunity

PSNH recognizes that the economic vitality of the communities it serves is critical for the state's economic well-being, as well as the company's own success. PSNH also recognizes the power of collective efforts and as such seeks to primarily support initiatives that:
• improve economic conditions of targeted populations and/or communities
• advance student education and pursuit of career goals, especially those that serve as PSNH recruitment resources
• work in concert with local and state economic development programs
• improve the capacity of existing and emerging professional, industry, cultural, and arts organizations
• increase quality and membership/citizen participation within organizations


• Environmental Stewardship

PSNH plays an active role in environmental stewardship and primarily supports initiatives that focus on conservation, protecting, preserving or improving the environment, and preserving natural habitats through:
• education programs
• leadership development
• community or organizational project collaborations and partnerships


• Social Responsibility

PSNH recognizes the vital role that the non-profit sector plays in maintaining and improving quality of life in New Hampshire. PSNH also recognizes that economic, social, and demographic changes present challenges and opportunities for non-profits. PSNH is primarily interested in investing in organizations that:
• offer programs or services that respond to social, economic and demographic changes
• improve organizational and diversified leadership
• increase the scope and quality of inter-community or organizational collaboration and community-building
• implement innovative strategies that address basic human needs
• improve community safety, preparedness, and disaster relief services

PSNH meets most of its Social Responsibility giving through funding of the United Way and at this time PSNH is only considering requests under the Economic Opportunity and Environmental Stewardship areas of giving.

Eligibility Requirements
Organizations seeking support must be:

• Registered as a New Hampshire non-profit organization
• Approved by the IRS as a 501- c (3) organization
• Located in communities where PSNH customers, employees and communities are served
• Serving the community without discrimination

• Individuals
• Limited groups (religious, fraternal, political)
• Sporting events, facilities, organizations, and individual leagues and teams
• Annual funds of hospitals, colleges, universities, grade schools or high schools
• Endowments
• Reducing or eliminating debt

• Location:
  In addition to offering statewide grants, PSNH offers regional grants based on the project's impact within an area of PSNH's service territory. If you intend to apply for such a grant, determine the name of the appropriate PSNH regional division by checking the PSNH Service Territory by Division map (PDF File Format 418KB).
  
• Contributions:
  Generally support specific program, service or projects. Contribution levels range widely and are primarily determined by the scope and impact of the proposed program, service or project.
  
• Sponsorships:
  Generally support events or one-time projects that increase visibility and promotion of the organization, provides opportunities for community/member involvement, increases the organization's financial capacity and/or membership.Sponsorship levels vary widely and are determined by the scope and impact of the event or project.