COLUMBUS — Columbia Gas of Ohio is rolling out a new grant program aimed at boosting public safety education and first responder training. The program is scheduled to open applications on Aug. 8 and is designed to support initiatives that align with Columbia Cares’ safety and basic needs priorities, according to a community announcement.
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. Grants are one-time stipends with potential for annual renewal.
Applications will be accepted through the YourCause platform through Aug. 29. A committee made up of Columbia Gas of Ohio and NiSource Charitable Foundation team members is expected to review and score all submissions, according to the announcement. Grant recipients are set to be notified and announced early in the fourth quarter.
Grant funds are intended for public safety education and training programs only. General operating costs and equipment purchases are not eligible unless they are essential for training.
More information and application details can be found on the Columbia Gas of Ohio website.
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This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Columbia Gas safety grants open to Ohio nonprofits Aug. 8
