In alignment with the NiSource Charitable Foundation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) giving pillar, NIPSCO awarded two recipients $100,000 each for strategic initiatives centered on DEI and economic inclusion programs.
Introduced in October, the Bridging Our Energy Grant received 46 applications from organizations across NIPSCO’s northern Indiana service area. Eligible organizations had to be a 501(c)3 as determined by the Internal Revenue Service with a DEI and/or economic inclusion program focus as well as a direct impact in NIPSCO’s service area.
- Purdue University Northwest will launch a diversity outreach and engagement program for its Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The program supports Dr. Arash Asrari's focus on power system resilience, smart grids and renewable energy.
- The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Indiana Corridor will debut an emotional well-being service program expansion to serve children in White, Pulaski, Fulton and Cass counties.
The Foundation will fund the grants for each organization with two annual installments of $50,000 in 2024 and 2025.
Questions about Bridging Our Energy Grant can be directed to Dana Berkes by email at dberkes@NiSource.com.