Alliant Energy Community Grants Program (Iowa and Wisconsin)

Alliant Energy is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program.

Donor Name: Alliant Energy

State: Iowa, Wisconsin

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 05/15/2026

Size of the Grant: Not Available

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation build stronger communities through investments in organizations and the communities they serve in Iowa and Wisconsin. They take an intentional approach guided by our Focus Areas to advance short and long-term goals.

Strategic Areas

Hunger and housing
- In this category, they support programs in:
  - Clothing and household needs
  - Food and nutrition
  - Housing and shelter
  - Transportation
Workforce readiness
- In this category, they support programs in:
  - Agriculture
  - Literacy and education
  - Workforce development and transportation
  - Youth development.
Environmental stewardship
- In this category, they support programs in:
  - Environmental conservation
  - Environmental education
  - Park updates
  - Trail projects
Community safety and engagement
- In this category, they support programs in:
  - First responders
  - Community events
  - Playground updates
  - Disaster readiness and relief.

Eligibility Criteria

Non Profit Organizations are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

Support of political activity, either directly or indirectly. This is prohibited by law.
Energy-related projects, including solar panels, generators, lighting, heating or other items related to Alliant Energy’s core business. Alliant Energy Foundation is not able to support these types of projects due to IRS Corporate Foundation giving guidelines.
Religious institutions such as churches, synagogues, temples or other houses of worship, or any organization whose main purpose is to promote a specific faith, creed or religion and/or direct resources to advocate for a specific ideology. This includes projects supported by a church that are for non-church purposes (i.e. social welfare programs), unless they have a 501c3 separate from the church.
Organizations that discriminate against people because of their age, race, creed, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin.
Contributions to individuals or for-profit businesses.
Contributions to intermediary (“third party”) funding groups that raise money to distribute to other charities.
Fraternal or social clubs.
Body cameras, riot gear, tasers or K-9 service dogs.
Animal welfare agencies or animal training services.
Athletes, teams, sporting events or tournaments.
Swimming pools/splashpads.
Registration or participation fees for individuals, teams or schools for fundraising events, e.g., walk-a thons, runs, travel funds for tours or tournaments.
Golf outings, or run/walk events.
Books, magazines or professional journal articles.
Computers, laptops, or tablets. These are supported through our TechRefresh program.
Post-prom events or booster club programs.
Community welcome signs.
Individual troops or clubs.