RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominion
Energy Charitable Foundation announced today that it will award $500,000 in grants to organizations
providing essential services to active duty, veterans and military families in communities served by Dominion Energy. Non-profit
organizations are invited to apply for one of 10 competitive grants of $50,000 each for short-term
projects that promise measurable results to help veterans or their families. Projects could include initiatives such as workforce
training programs; shelters or transitional housing; medical services, including addiction recovery programs; or support services
for families.
"We are grateful and proud to be able to give tangible support to the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much to
protect our freedoms," said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable
Foundation. "These grants will provide an important safety net for veterans and their families seeking employment, shelter,
medical care and more."
Eligible organizations in Connecticut, Maryland,
North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode
Island, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and other areas within Dominion's footprint can
submit applications through Oct. 9, 2017. Recipients will be announced in November.
For complete details and to submit an online application, please visit: www.dominionenergy.com/militarygrants
Dominion Energy has a long history and outstanding reputation for supporting military service members, veterans and their
families through charitable giving as well as recruitment practices. The company is a founding partner in the national Troops to Energy Jobs program, which helps military members
find rewarding careers in the energy industry. Currently, one in five new hires at Dominion is a veteran, and about 11 percent of
the company's more than 16,000 employees are veterans.
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, is one of the nation's largest
producers and transporters of energy. The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical, social and economic well-being
of the communities served by Dominion Energy. The Foundation supports nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the
environment, promote education and encourage community vitality. For more information, visit the company's website
at www.dominionenergy.com.
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