FirstLight Sustains

Building on FirstLight's longstanding legacy of giving to organizations and activities that support the communities around its facilities, FirstLight Sustains is a competitive grant program to improve the quality of life in the communities where FirstLight facilities are located in the United States in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

The grant program supports and empowers local organizations that promote community building and sustainability. It provides an equitable process whereby qualified, reputable, and capable organizations can apply for and receive funding for activities and projects that meet the goal of improving the quality of life in those communities.

FirstLight’s Mission

Our mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable.

To complement our mission, the FirstLight Sustains Program has two areas of focus:

Climate Action & Education

Climate Action and Education grants will promote awareness of, appreciation for, or access to public conservation and sustainability efforts, and support the protection, restoration, and betterment of natural resources in our communities.

Community Building

Community Building grants will support efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work through public safety improvements, public art projects, placemaking, community-led services, and more.

Grant Application Process