The PSEG Foundation, continuing its legacy of building thriving communities, will soon open its application portal for nonprofits to apply for the 2026 Neighborhood Partners Program.
The program, open to nonprofits based in New Jersey and Long Island, will award $1.2 million to organizations that help families and communities’ access critical services and resources.
The application portal will be open from June 1–30. It will award grants ranging from $500 to $15,000.
Organizations interested in applying for the Neighborhood Partners Program can visit the PSEG Foundation website for more information. Grant recipients will be announced on a rolling basis.
PSEG Foundation officials say the Neighborhood Partners Program reflects the PSEG Foundation’s ongoing work to support the communities served by PSEG.
This year, funding will prioritize organizations whose programs help families through food assistance, workforce development, housing support, and wraparound services.
Since the program’s inception in 2014, more than $9.8 million in funding has supported over 825 organizations across New Jersey and Long Island, including $8.9 million invested in New Jersey.
This program has strengthened critical community programs. More than $600,000 has been directed to initiatives addressing food insecurity; over $3.7 million to health and
human service organizations; and nearly $2.4 million to programs supporting students through STEAM education, out-of-school-time learning, and youth development. In addition, more than $1.2 million has been invested in environmental conservation, stewardship, and education.
Calvin Ledford Jr., President of the PSEG Foundation and director of Corporate Social Responsibility at PSEG, said the program aligns with the foundation’s mission.
“At PSEG, caring for our communities means elevating organizations that help people access essential services and navigate everyday challenges,” he said. “Through the Neighborhood Partners Program, we’re proud to partner with nonprofits that create meaningful, lasting change in the communities we serve. At a time when many families need support, we are grateful for the organizations that provide care and stability every day.”
Nonprofits will be selected based upon demonstrated program effectiveness and their ability to advance affordability, community well-being, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability.
Maria Spina, senior manager at PSEG Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility, said the program has delivered meaningful impact.
“Through consistent support and capacity-building investments, we help trusted local organizations address critical needs—from easing the financial burden caused by rising costs of living to expanding access to vital community resources,” she said. “We see firsthand the meaningful impact these local organizations make, and we are proud to fund programs that promote community well-being, economic resilience, and long-term opportunity.”
The work of the PSEG Foundation extends beyond the Neighborhood Partners Program, reflecting broader efforts to strengthen resilience and improve quality of life in the communities PSEG serves. Over the past 25 years, the PSEG Foundation has awarded about $138 million to nonprofit and community organizations.
Guided by its vision to be a trusted partner that makes communities better places to live and work, the Foundation invests in nonprofits that deliver measurable impact across New Jersey and Long Island.
Its mission is centered on strengthening community resilience through initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, community well-being, disaster recovery, education, and economic mobility.
These efforts are anchored in three core pillars:
- Community Well-Being
- Environmental Sustainability
- Economic Empowerment
Through these pillars, the PSEG Foundation partners with organizations that advance opportunity, support essential services, and build long-term community strength. This work includes collaborations with partners such as Sustainable Jersey, Sesame Workshop, the Stevens Institute of Technology and Montclair State University.
