Local Nonprofits Awarded Over $177,000 to Fund Energy Improvement

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s (CFGD) Grants to Green (G2G) grant program recently awarded $177,415 to local nonprofit organizations for energy improvement development projects. The projects build sustainability by helping these organizations become more efficient through construction/renovation and improving facility operations to be as “green” as possible.
 
The six organizations receiving grant funding this year are as follows:
·       $50,000 to Ecumenical Tower                                          
·       $34,775 to Hills & Dales-Community Center/Childcare      
·       $31,000 to Four Mounds-Grey House
·       $27,100 to Stonehill Franciscan Services            
·       $20,057 to Luther Manor                                                  
·       $14,483 to Dubuque Rescue Mission
                         
Each recipient developed energy improvement plans that identified areas for improvement in their operations such as lighting, HVAC system upgrades or insulation for energy saving. Local contracting companies will do the construction work. Some grant recipients will also use portions of the grant to fund further study to help determine additional opportunities for cost and energy savings.        
 
G2G is a grant program managed by CFGD and pays up to $50,000 for energy improvements to help a nonprofit save money on utility bills and strengthen its operations. G2G is a strategic partnership between CFGD and several organizations including The Energy Group-Des Moines; Green Dubuque; and East Central Intergovernmental Association’s Petal Project.
 
For more information on the Dubuque Grants to Green, visit www.dbqfoundation.org/G2G.