The PSEG Foundation is continuing its legacy of supporting communities by inviting New Jersey and Long Island based nonprofits to apply for its 2026 Neighborhood Partners Program (NPP). This year, the program will be giving $1.2 million to organizations that aid families and communities in accessing critical services. Applications for the program are open from June 1 to 30, with grants ranging from $500 to $15,000.
“At PSEG, caring for our communities means elevating organizations that help people access essential services and navigate everyday challenges,” said Calvin Ledford Jr., President, PSEG Foundation and Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at PSEG. “Through the Neighborhood Partners Program, we’re proud to partner with nonprofits that create meaningful, lasting change in the communities we serve. At a time when many families need support, we are grateful to the organizations that continue to provide care and stability to those in need every day.”
The Neighborhood Partners Program highlights the PSEG Foundation’s continued efforts to care for the communities served by PSEG. This year, the funding will prioritize organizations whose programs help families in regards to food assistance, workforce development, support for housing and wraparound support services. The program was created in 2014 and has distributed over $9.8 million in funding to over 825 organizations throughout New Jersey and Long Island.
“For more than a decade, the Neighborhood Partners Program has partnered with nonprofit organizations across New Jersey and Long Island to strengthen care for the communities we serve every day,” said Maria Spina, Senior Manager, PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility. “Through consistent support and capacity-building investments, we help trusted local organizations address critical needs from easing the financial burden caused by rising costs of living to expanding access to vital community resources. We see firsthand the meaningful impact these local organizations make in their communities, and we are proud to provide funding to programs that promote community well-being, economic resilience and long-term opportunity.”
The program has strengthened community programs across the state, with millions of dollars going to support some of the most important issues impacting New Jersey. From environmental conservation to food insecurity to health and human services, the program has offered improvements to vital aspects of life.
“Through our mission at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), we are committed to ensuring that families across our community have reliable access to nutritious meals and the supportive services they need to build stability and thrive. Support from PSEG and the PSEG Foundation, through the Neighborhood Partners Program, has strengthened critical initiatives like TASK’s community kitchen, food truck and community meal site program,” said Amy R. Flynn, Chief Executive Officer of TASK. “Together, we are overcoming the barriers that contribute to food insecurity, ensuring that everyone in our community who needs a meal has access to one. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening our communities, and TASK is grateful to PSEG and the Foundation for investing in the long-term wellbeing of our neighbors in need.”
The PSEG Foundation’s work goes far beyond the Neighborhood Partners Program, working to improve the quality of life of the communities that PSEG serves. Over the last 25 years, the PSEG Foundation has awarded roughly $138 million to nonprofit and community organizations.