PPL Foundation - PPL Corporation

Going beyond business.

We focus our energy on being a good neighbor through a long-standing commitment to corporate citizenship. Our commitment to the environment, philanthropic contributions and the dedicated volunteerism of our employees allow us to improve the communities in which we live, work and serve.

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400+

organizations receive support annually

$5M+

in total annual giving

Our Commitment

As a keystone in each of the communities we serve, the PPL Foundation contributes millions of dollars annually, partnering with nonprofit organizations working in the following areas.

Education

As a keystone in each of the communities we serve, the PPL Foundation contributes millions of dollars annually, partnering with nonprofit organizations working in the following areas.

Diversity & Inclusion

We support communities where all are respected, valued and free to reach their full potential in life. Toward that end, the foundation seeks to fund programs aimed at confronting racism and discrimination, advancing social justice and equity, improving multi-cultural relations and supporting minority-led organizations leading change in the communities we serve.

Sustainable Communities

We continually seek new ways to invest our time and resources in our communities. Funding priorities include support for emergency and disaster preparedness, environmental conservation initiatives and neighborhood improvement programs.

Support

Educator Awards

PPL’s STEM Educator Awards honor teachers who have demonstrated success in designing and facilitating student-centered STEM learning that engages the next generation of innovative thinkers.

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Cover to Cover

PPL in Pennsylvania partners with the United Way and other community organizations to donate new and gently-used books to students to help erase the summer learning gap. More than 130,000 books have been donated to students in PA.

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Power Scholars

Fifteen scholarships are awarded to minority and female students pursuing a degree in Engineering and Information Technology. The $5,000 awards are available to students entering any year of full-time, post-secondary education at a college or university.

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Powerful Tech & Trade

We value highly-skilled trades workers. Ten scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded to minority and female students entering any year of a full-time, post-secondary career training at a community college or technical school in PPL’s Pennsylvania service territory.

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Pennsylvania Grants

Grants

The PPL Foundation’s grant programs support nonprofit organizations working to bolster education; promote diversity, equity and inclusion; develop the future workplace of the energy sector; conserve and protect our environment; and strengthen local communities.

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Sponsorships

Through its sponsorship program, PPL supports many events and programs benefiting the local community. Applications will be accepted year-round.

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Rhode Island Grants

Empowering Communities Grants

To support education initiatives; promote diversity, equity and inclusion; and strengthen community resources. Funds will be used to inspire students to explore career opportunities, facilitate community conversations on diversity and inclusion, encourage environmental conservation in the next generation and much more.

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Sponsorships

Through its sponsorship program, Rhode Island Energy supports many events and programs benefiting the local community. Applications will be accepted year-round.

Learn more about RIE sponsorships