EQT Foundation Awards Nearly $4M During First Half of 2017

Supporting Initiatives throughout Pennsylvania and West Virginia
in Education, Diversity, Community & Economic Development, Environment,
Arts & Culture

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The EQT Foundation awarded grants and scholarships during the first and
second quarters of 2017 totaling nearly $4 million. Approximately 44
non-profit organizations throughout Pennsylvania and West Virginia
received funding for programs that focus on education, diversity,
community & economic development, environment, and arts & culture
throughout EQT Corporation’s operating areas. Additionally, through the
Foundation’s EQT Scholars program, scholarships are providing children
from the Pittsburgh community with access to outstanding Pre-K through
12 educational opportunities.

As the charitable arm of EQT Corporation, a Pittsburgh-based energy
leader, the EQT Foundation helps communities prosper by supporting
education – especially STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
disciplines; encouraging development of diverse neighborhoods;
supporting the environment and preserving local natural resources; and
sponsoring programs that foster an appreciation of arts and culture.

A partial list of EQT Foundation grant recipients for the first half of
2017 include:

Pennsylvania ::

• American Heart Association – 10^th Anniversary
  of EQT’s Have A Heart…Save A Life program
• City Theater Company, Inc. – EQT Young Playwrights Contest
• The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources – EQT Bridge
  Theater Series
• St. Francis University – STEM Summer Academy
• Winchester Thurston School, Shady Side Academy & The Ellis School – EQT
  Scholars Program
• Corner Cupboard Food Bank – Kid’s Bags Program & Community
  Garden
• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank – Produce to People

West Virginia ::

• Operation Outreach – Literacy Program, McDowell County Schools
• Doddridge County Family Resource Network – Kids Art Camp
• American Heart Association – 10^th Anniversary of
  EQT’s Have A Heart…Save A Life program
• WVU Foundation, Inc. – Energy Express Summer Program
• Mountaineer Creative Arts Council – Theater performances in
  Doddridge County

About EQT Foundation:

Since the EQT Foundation was established in 2003, it has donated more
than $44 million throughout EQT’s operating areas. EQT Corporation
and the EQT Foundation are committed to the social and economic
vitality of our operating regions. Together with a variety of non-profit
organizations, the EQT Foundation develops strong partnerships that
enrich the diversity and viability of our communities, sustain the
principles of continuous learning, and focus on environmental protection
efforts. For more information, please see https://www.eqt.com/our-communities/eqt-foundation.

Contacts

EQT Foundation:
Ellen Rossi, 412-553-7703
[email protected]