Five organizations in Northern and Central California have been awarded a total of $500,000 in grants by The PG&E Corporation Foundation to support local environmental stewardship projects. Each organization will receive $100,000 through the Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant program. The initiative is designed to promote efforts focused on preserving biodiversity and improving land, air quality, and water stewardship in the communities served by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).
The grant funding comes from PG&E shareholders rather than customers. This financial support aims to empower communities to invest in innovative solutions that address environmental challenges.
Shireen Varga, Executive Director of Sorrel Leaf Healing Center, said, “This generous support from PG&E makes it possible for Sorrel Leaf Healing Center to become the first facility of its kind to integrate traditional Native land management practices into our healing model. With this funding, we will be able to carry out cultural burns, restore the land with native species and create ceremonial and therapeutic spaces. These efforts not only honor cultural traditions but also foster resilience for the youth and community we serve. None of this would be possible without PG&E’s partnership.”
Carla Peterman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer for PG&E Corporation and Chair of the Board of The PG&E Corporation Foundation, commented: “We are proud to support local efforts helping to meet the challenges of our changing environment. We commend our community partners leading the charge in bringing about innovative solutions that best serve their communities. Congratulations to this year’s grantees — together, we are making a difference.”
Grant recipients represent each of PG&E’s five regions: North Coast; North Valley and Sierra; Bay Area; South Bay and Central Coast; and Central Valley.
The grant program supports various stages of environmental stewardship projects including planning, construction, design, education, and coordination. Projects prioritizing disadvantaged or vulnerable communities are given preference.
Eligible applicants include government organizations such as tribal governments, educational institutions, or 501(c)3 nonprofits.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company serves more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. More information can be found at pge.com and pge.com/news.
The PG&E Corporation Foundation operates as an independent nonprofit organization sponsored by PG&E Corporation but is separate from PG&E itself.
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