ORANGE, Conn. — The Avangrid Foundation announced that it has awarded $250,000 in grant funding to 13 wildlife rehabilitation centers across the United States through its Wildlife Rehabilitation Program, supporting organizations that care for injured wildlife and promote conservation, education, and environmental stewardship in communities where the company operates.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Program supports local organizations providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, promotes public outreach and education related to wildlife resources and energy, and strengthens relationships with environmental partners. This year’s grants were awarded to organizations in 11 states.
“Protecting our environment starts with dedicated partners, which is why we’re supporting organizations doing critical work to rehabilitate and safeguard wildlife across the communities we serve,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “Through the Wildlife Rehabilitation Program, we are advancing vital conservation efforts and helping ensure a stronger, more resilient future for generations to come.”
According to the foundation, this year’s funding will support a range of initiatives, including advanced medical equipment, infrastructure upgrades, expanded rehabilitation facilities, educational programming, and operational support. Projects include the acquisition of new veterinary tools and hospital enclosures, construction and renovation of flight cages and aviaries, support for wildlife hospitals and marine mammal rescue programs, and investments in staffing and internships to strengthen long-term capacity.
“This year’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Program grants are making a real difference by funding critical tools and infrastructure for wildlife care,” said Pablo Colón, Director of Corporate Citizenship and Executive Director of the Avangrid Foundation. “From advanced medical equipment at Beardsley Zoo and Cornell’s Wildlife Hospital to new flight cages in New Mexico and aviary renovations in Massachusetts, these projects strengthen the ability of our partners to provide lifesaving treatment and education in our communities.”
Now in its 10th year, the Avangrid Wildlife Rehabilitation Program has awarded more than $1.25 million in grants nationwide. Past and current recipients include wildlife hospitals, sanctuaries, and rehabilitation centers focused on birds of prey, marine mammals, and other native species requiring specialized care.
“The Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital is incredibly grateful to have been awarded a grant from the Avangrid Foundation,” said Susan Ruland, Interim Hospital Director of the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital, a first-time grant recipient. “These funds will allow the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies to support our important work in bald and golden eagle medicine and rehabilitation. We look forward to advancing our impact on eagle health and conservation in New York, thanks in part to Avangrid foundation’s commitment to protecting wildlife.”
