RICHMOND, Va. – Dominion, one of the nation’s
largest energy producers, is for the 11th consecutive year accepting applications
for the Dominion Educational Grants partnership program. The program helps schools
in Dominion’s service areas strengthen math and science skills for students
in grades K-12.
The Dominion Foundation will provide a total of $220,000 to
be awarded to schools and educational institutions that submit successful grant
proposals. The grants range from $500 to $5,000.
Schools and educational institutions in Dominion’s service
areas in North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia and
Texas are invited to apply. Applications must be submitted through the company’s
Web site, www.dom.com. The
application deadline is May 1.
The grants supplement the regular math and science curriculum
in the various school systems, and encourage innovation and creativity for students,
teachers and parents.
For example, last year:
The Raleigh County School system in West Virginia was awarded
$4,200 to purchase math starter sets for 25 elementary and middle school teachers.
In Fairfax, Va., Thomas Jefferson High School received
$2,300 for students to develop analytical methods for determining the components
and quality of the water in the Potomac River.
At Fort Island Primary School in Fairlawn, Ohio, $4,500
was used for fourth grade students to create a permanent Conservation Station
at the school.
To access the online application and for details on the program,
visit www.dom.com, enter keyword
"grants." To reach Dominion’s Educational Partnership
coordinator, call toll free 1-800-730-7217.
Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers of energy,
with an energy portfolio of about 28,100 megawatts of generation. Dominion also
serves retail energy customers in nine states. For more information about Dominion,
visit the company's Web site at www.dom.com.
