Constitution Awarded 26 Grants Totaling More Than $400,000

Constitution Pipeline Company announced the recipients of the second cycle of its Constitution Pipeline Community Grant program, awarding 26 grants totaling more than $400,000 to benefit local communities within the counties traversed by the proposed pipeline project.

The company awarded nearly $300,000 in grants earlier this year, bringing the total announced awards to approximately $700,000.

An advisory committee consisting of community leaders and company representatives helped determine which projects would receive funding and how the dollars would be distributed. Grants were awarded based on overall community need and merit of the proposal. Examples of eligible projects included emergency/first responder support, youth or senior services, education programs, assistance in the enrichment of wildlife habitat and promotion of environmental education.

“We are very pleased with the opportunity to assist in funding this innovative, diverse collection of community projects,” said Matt Swift, Constitution Pipeline project manager. “Constitution Pipeline is committed to being a good neighbor by putting safety, environmental stewardship and community support at the heart of our operations.”

Constitution Pipeline plans to distribute grant awards twice per year, with the next funding cycle’s deadline scheduled for Sept. 30, 2013. Grant applications can be completed online at www.constitutionpipeline.com. 2nd Cycle 2013 Grant Recipients: Summary by County

- Broome County: six grants for a total of $92,446
- Chenango County: two grants for a total of $46,000
- Delaware County: five grants for a total of $96,316
- Schoharie County: six grants for a total of $86,667
- Susquehanna County: four grants for a total of $78,548
- Otsego County: two grants for a total of $6,000