United States Enrichment Corporation, Inc. (USEC)

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Neighborhood Networks provides potential funding sources to help centers develop and improve programs and services. Featured this week is United States Enrichment Corporation, Inc. (USEC).

USEC, a global energy company, is a leading supplier of enriched uranium fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USEC employs more than 2,900 employees at five U.S. locations. In 2007, the company reported revenues of more than $1.9 billion.

Program Areas: USEC supports an array of organizations whose mission is to provide assistance, education, or training to people in need. USEC primarily operates charitable giving programs to serve each of its local communities in Maryland, Kentucky, Georgia, Ohio, and Tennessee. These programs provide financial and volunteer support to charitable, educational, cultural, community development, and other organizations through these communities and beyond. Donations are most often directed towards these causes:

	Education. Educational programs that enhance the quality of education while providing students with exposure to different experiences outside the classroom; initiatives that improve the environment and infrastructure of a given institution; and scholarship opportunities supporting further education in the sciences or mathematics.
	Social Services and Support Programs. Programs that involve job development, training, and employment opportunities; feed or house the needy; attempt to meet other basic needs of the communities' less-fortunate residents; or support the elderly.
	Medical Research and Support for Those Affected by Illness. Programs supporting medical research into various afflictions or support for organizations that assist those affected by illnesses.
	Environmental Programs. Programs geared toward improving the condition or raising awareness of environmental issues affecting local communities and the world at large.
	Culture. Programs that help sustain the operations of art museums or performing arts organizations in neighborhood communities or that enhance cultural diversity in the community.

Targeted Areas: Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest.

Eligibility: To be eligible for a charitable contribution, an organization should operate in one of USEC's communities or be consistent with the company's business goals and values, including:

	Donations are not made to any organization that discriminates on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, or handicap.
	Donations are made directly to organizations and programs. USEC does not support individuals, teams, or organizations raising funds to benefit other organizations.
	Donations are not made to any organizations that support a particular political party or candidate.

USEC uses the following criteria to evaluate requests for donations:

	The number of persons served by the organization as compared to the amount of money requested for the contribution.
	The impact of the organization's mission, goals, and objectives on critical issues facing USEC's local communities first, and then society at large.
	The active involvement of the organization's governing body, and the continuity and efficiency of its administration.
	Whether the results of the requested contribution can be measured or evaluated objectively.
	The degree to which USEC volunteers are involved in the organization.

Award Amount: Award amounts vary.

Application Process: If your organization is interested in requesting a donation, complete the appropriate donation request form and e-mail it to USEC. For requests of $1,000 or less, organizations must complete the short form. For requests greater than $1,000, organizations must complete the long form.

All requests will be forwarded to the appropriate persons to review. USEC does not acknowledge or reply to the requests it receives. If USEC has questions about your request or if USEC selects your organization for a donation, you will be contacted by a USEC representative.

Deadlines: Ongoing.

Contact: For more information on USEC's corporate giving, contact:

USEC
6903 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 564-3200
Fax: (301) 564-3201