EQT Foundation

Since its inception, the EQT Foundation has awarded more than $74 million to nonprofits throughout the operational footprint of EQT Corporation. We are committed to supporting the education and training of children and adults; the development of diverse, livable communities; and preserving our natural environments.

We believe in meaningful engagement with the communities we call home and we take great pride in being responsible and responsive corporate citizens. Through a practice of trust-based philanthropy, we focus our resources on areas that have a direct effect on the stability of communities and, in turn, contribute to the success of business operations in those areas.

Mission

The EQT Foundation helps communities prosper through focused giving.

 

Funding Priorities

The EQT Foundation’s funding strategy endorses organizations and programs that directly impact the community and its residents. The Foundation supports nonprofits that demonstrate positive, needed, and trusted impacts throughout their community with special attention given to proposals grounded in analysis that demonstrate creative approaches to addressing critical issues. The EQT Foundation also seeks evidence of:

• Geographic setting that aligns with EQT Corporation’s business locations;

• Ability to manage available resources effectively; and

• Outreach that gains solid public recognition and support for the nonprofit, its programs and sponsors.

Community Enrichment

Encourage the development of diverse, safe, healthy, and sustainable communities, which can help to retain residential, commercial and economic growth.
Examples: Food banks, libraries, farmers markets, arts & music programs, community festivals & initiatives

The EQT Foundation is proud to be a long-standing supporter of Operation Warm, which helps to provide brand-new winter coats and shoes to children across North America. Our support and partnership have provided children in Appalachia with emotional warmth, confidence and hope.

Education & Workforce

Promote proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics for youth, as well as training programs to create a future skilled workforce.
Examples: In-school STEM-based curricula, computer and science camps, project-based learning, teacher professional development, career planning and preparation

The Education Partnership (TEP) is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that helps to serve teachers and students throughout southwestern Pennsylvania by providing necessary supplies for classrooms and for the children to be successful. From three-ring binders and paper to space heaters and filing cabinets, TEP is a constant resource for ensuring success for every student. Through their Adopt-A-School program, the EQT Foundation has been providing Power Tool Homework Kits to students in the Ringgold School District.

Environment

Support the preservation of natural resources, and educate children, residents, and businesses to employ conservation techniques to minimize adverse impacts on the environment.

Examples: community gardens, watershed conservation, environmental education, preservation and restoration of green spaces

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy protects and restores exceptional places to provide the region with clean waters, healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas for the benefit of all. EQT has partnered with the Conservancy for years on the watershed, stream restoration, and dam removal projects, as well as support for their community garden in Waynesburg, PA.

Nonprofit Capacity Support

Starting in June 2024, the EQT Foundation offered a round of capacity grants to nonprofits that fall within the funding priorities and geography covered by the Foundation. Applicants were able to request up to $25,000 for a project that builds capacity within their organization – whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future.

Examples include: Strategic planning, technology updates, office equipment, succession planning, legal or financial updates, board and/or staff development, etc.