Columbus, OH – On Aug. 8, 2025, Columbia Gas of Ohio will launch a new grant program to support public safety education and training program initiatives. This grant will fund grant recipients’ public safety education and first responder training, while aligning with Columbia Cares’ basic needs and safety priorities and grant-making criteria.
For more information on the Columbia Gas of Ohio and NiSource Charitable Foundation priorities and application link: www.columbiagasohio.com/our-company/about-us/columbia-cares/public-safety-grant.
Columbia recognizes our responsibilities extend beyond providing energy to customers. We aim to enhance the social and economic well-being of our customers, employees and communities. By promoting safety practices and embracing innovative solutions, Columbia supports community connectivity and seeks to create lasting, positive impact through our values and actions. This new public safety grant will further that mission.
Grant funding is intended for public safety education and training programs. General operating costs and equipment purchases, unless essential for training, are not eligible for this grant program. Applications must be submitted via the YourCause platform beginning Aug. 8, 2025, through Aug. 29, 2025, and must come from or through nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. A committee of Columbia and NiSource team members will review and score submissions. Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and are awarded as one-time stipends, with potential for annual renewal. Grant recipients will be notified and announced in early Q4.
For questions about the grant application process, please contact COH_Community_Engagement@nisource.com.
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About Columbia Gas of Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio delivers clean, dependable and efficient natural gas to approximately 1.5 million customers across the state. With headquarters in Columbus, it is the largest natural gas utility in Ohio. Columbia Gas of Ohio is one of six regulated utility companies of NiSource (NYSE: NI), one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States. NiSource employees are focused on our mission to deliver safe, reliable energy that drives value to our customers, and guided by our vision to be an innovative and trusted energy partner. More information about Columbia Gas of Ohio and NiSource, including its goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2040, is available at www.ColumbiaGasOhio.com and www.NiSource.com.
