Saturday, December 6, 2008

Sempra Energy Foundation

Philosophy
"We were founded on the principle that we can help make a difference by creating innovative partnerships in our communities to produce sustainable and responsible change.  We are dedicated to investing in creative ideas and innovative approaches that can result in high-impact change."

Areas of Focus:
  • Environmental stewardship (green technologies - sustainability)
  • Education (math/science/technology)
  • Health and safety - disaster preparedness
Exclusions:
  • Individuals, with the exception of disaster response/relief or company-sponsored scholarship programs
  • Other private foundations
  • Groups that practice discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry
  • Secretion or denominational religious groups, except for programs that are broadly promoted, available to anyone and free from religious orientation
  • Political parties, candidates or partisan-political groups
Deadline
There are no deadlines - applications are accepted year-round.

Type of Funding
The following list is comprised of funding that Sempra will NOT provide:
  • Capital campaigns
  • Travel expenses
  • Loans or loan guarantees
  • Debt reduction or past operating expenses
  • Liquidation of an organization
Minimum Grant
Information not given

Maximum Grant
Information not given

Average Grant
Information not given

Past Recipients
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • California Coastal Commission
  • Ducks Unlimited
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Application Process
Online only.  Visit the link provided below.  You will need to create a free account.

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