NIPSCO accepting applications for environmental challenge fund
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has announced that community and environmental organizations in its service area can apply for grants through the NiSource Environmental Challenge Fund.

"The Environmental Challenge Fund is one of many ways that both NiSource and NIPSCO support projects that can, and do, have a positive environmental impact," said NIPSCO President Mark Maassel. "These investments to our natural environment help to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve and where our employees live."

Grants can range from $500 to $5,000, with some special projects occasionally awarded up to $10,000. Grant guidelines and applications are available via the NiSource Web site at www.nisource.com.

Applications will be accepted up until Feb. 28 and grant awards will be announced in conjunction with Earth Day, April 22.

NiSource, the parent company of NIPSCO established the Environmental Challenge Fund in 1995 as a not-for-profit corporation to support local natural resource and wildlife improvement projects, as well as related educational and recreation efforts.