What We Fund

In the summer of 2007, the Foundation conducted a series of listening sessions and met with organizations in its service territory to gain a better understanding of where the Foundation’s investment could add the most value in our communities. Based on the information gathered, the Foundation will be seeking investment opportunities within the areas of economic and community development, workforce development, and environmental leadership and stewardship.

A more focused grant making approach allows the Foundation to make targeted, substantial investments in projects that improve the quality of life in the communities where our customers and employees are located.

The Northeast Utilities Foundation will invest primarily in projects that address the following issues:

Economic & Community Development
Special emphasis on:

• New job creation
• Small business development
• Smart growth

Workforce Development
Special emphasis on:

• Training and education

Environmental Leadership & Stewardship
Special emphasis on:

• Protecting, preserving, or improving the environment; natural habitats and biological diversity
• Renewable energy
• Energy efficiency