Nicor Gas offers grants as a part of their charitable giving. They focus on basic human needs and energy assistance, community enrichment, diversity, education and environmental stewardship. For more information visit their website at:  https://www.nicorgas.com/company/about-us/philanthropy/charitable-giving.html.

Applications must include:

• A brief background of the organization (two pages or less) and its Board membership list.
• The organization's mission statement.
• A legible and most recent copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt letter.
• A clear statement of the project for which funds are needed.
• The amount the organization requests for the project.
• Sources of other support for the project and current financial statement of the organization.