Community Benefit Program

Applications are now open!

Grants of $10,000 - $25,000 will be awarded to non-profit organizations in Pioneer service territory

Pioneer Community Energy (Pioneer) is now accepting applications for its first ever Community Benefits Grant. In partnership with Calpine Energy Solutions (Calpine), this funding opportunity supports local non-profit organizations in Pioneer’s service territory (The unincorporated areas of Placer and El Dorado counties and the incorporated areas of Auburn, Colfax, Grass Valley, Lincoln, Loomis, Nevada City, Placerville, and Rocklin).

The deadline to submit applications is July 15, 2025 – Recipients will be notified by December 2025.

Pioneer will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, June 18th at 1:30p.m., to further share grant details. Those interested in attending the webinar can visit our Upcoming Events page.

Requirements

501(c)3 non-profits
Impact and visibility within Pioneer’s territory
Ability to measure/quantify funding impact and benefits
Alignment with 1 or more priority focus areas:
- Research/Planning for Wildfire Mitigation
- Education
- Workforce Development
- Support for Economically Disadvantaged Groups/Individuals

How to apply

Interested organizations should apply using the application linked below, submitting applications by 5 pm pst, on July 15th, to communitybenefits@calpinesolutions.com.

Have more questions? Check out our webinar!

Pioneer hosted an informational webinar with Calpine on Wednesday, June 18th at 1:30 p.m., to share further grant details, and answer potential questions.