NonProfit NewsPod: SMUD Shine Awards 2026 - Application Window Now Open for Sacramento Nonprofits

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2359248/fa...) In this Nonprofit Podcast Network NewsPod, I talk, once again, with Kevin Burdick, Sustainable Community Partnership Specialist at SMUD, to discuss one of the region's most impactful funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations undertaking energy saving projects. Celebrating its 10th year, the SHINE Awards help Sacramento-area nonprofits fund projects that support clean energy, sustainability, workforce development, STEM education, facility improvements, and community impact initiatives. Kevin explains who is eligible, how the application process works, the support available through webinars and one-on-one assistance, and why now is the time to begin preparing your application. If your organization serves Sacramento County, this is an opportunity worth exploring. In This Episode: •  What the SMUD Shine Awards program funds  •  Who is eligible to apply  •  Why nonprofits should start the process now  •  Application support available from SMUD  •  Common misconceptions about the application process  •  Funding success rates and additional opportunities  •  Key deadlines and resources  Important Dates 📅 Application Window Open Now 📅 Applications Due: July 31 Resources Learn more and apply:  SMUD Shine Awards Program (https://www.smud.org/shine?utm_source...) Listen to our full SMUD Shine Awards overview episode from May, here. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2359248/ep...) Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.