Iroquois Gas Transmission System, Community Grant Program

Iroquois first program, the Land Preservation and Enhancement Program (LPEP), provided funding for more than 200 projects which included the preservation of more than 12,000 acres of open space, and the creation of 22 new parks. Due to the success of this one-time program, a 10-year successor program, the Land Enhancement and Acquisition Fund (LEAF) was launched in 1995 to continue to help communities realize their ideas for preservation of open space and passive recreation. At its conclusion in 2006, LEAF had provided assistance in completing an additional 100 projects within our pipeline communities.

In its ongoing commitment to being a good corporate neighbor, Iroquois established a Community Grant Program in 2007 that continues to provide long-term, lasting benefits to the communities in which Iroquois’ pipeline facilities are located. While remaining focused on environmental and passive recreation initiatives, funding areas have been expanded to include historic preservation and targeted arts and culture.

Iroquois' Community Grant Program
Iroquois’ Community Grant Program is a competitive based program with grants ranging from $2,500 to $15,000. Priority will be given to those that meet the criteria and rank high with the program’s intent.

Who May Apply

Local, state and county governments representing pipeline host communities
Environmental organizations and land trusts which are tax-exempt, not-for-profit
Private tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code

Only those projects being proposed in a community in which Iroquois facilities are located will be considered.

Focus Areas

Primary Focus Areas: Environmental Initiatives (Preservation, Enhancement, Education) and Passive Recreation
Secondary Focus Areas: Historic Preservation, Civic & Community, Targeted Arts and Culture

Grant Submission
Iroquois reviews grant requests two times per year. While applications may be submitted at any time, deadlines for the two funding cycles are as follows.

Grant Application Deadlines	Cycle One	Cycle Two
Full Grant Application Deadline	May 15	November 15
Funding Decisions Made	June 30	December 30

If dates fall on a weekend or holiday, proposals will be
accepted on the following workday.

Guidelines & Criteria
For further information on eligibility or to review the Grant Guidelines & Criteria for submission, click on the image below:

Since 1991 Iroquois Gas Transmission System has partnered with our pipeline host communities by providing unique funding programs which empowered them to take steps to preserve their environmental heritage and increase passive recreational opportunities