Five California Nonprofits Receive $500,000 to Restore Habitats, Expand Environmental Education and Strengthen Local Food Systems
PR Newswire•30/10/2026•13:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤PG&E Foundation awards five California nonprofits $500,000 in total grants
- ➤Five-year Better Together program reaches $2.5 million invested across 25 organizations
- ➤Sacramento Splash expects approximately 7,000 students served during 2026–27 school year
- ➤Each nonprofit receives $100,000 for environmental stewardship projects
- ➤PG&E Foundation grant funding comes from shareholders, not customers
Expert Statements
Mackenzie Wieser, Chief Executive Officer, Sacramento Splash
“For 27 years, Sacramento Splash has helped kids connect with the natural world through hands-on science and environmental education. Thanks to PG&E's support, about 7,000 students will experience Project Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environment during the 2026–27 school year, learning where their food comes from and how everyday choices can help create a more sustainable future.”
Carla Peterman, President, PG&E Corporation, and Chair of The PG&E Corporation Foundation Board
“We extend our sincere gratitude to all the organizations, partners and community leaders who helped make this program a success. What inspires us most is seeing local organizations turn their deep understanding of their communities into meaningful action, creating lasting impact where it matters most.”
Five California Nonprofits Receive $500,000 to Restore Habitats, Expand Environmental Education and Strengthen Local Food Systems PR Newswire
Final round of PG&E Corporation Foundation grants completes a five-year, $2.5 million investment in 25 community organizations
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