Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants

The Alliant Energy Foundation offers Community Grants to support organizations and communities within Iowa and Wisconsin. The foundation is part of Alliant Energy’s broader mission to build stronger communities, and it strategically focuses on areas that align with their corporate values. Its funding is directed at addressing pressing social needs and enhancing community well-being through specific, impact-driven programs. The grant program prioritizes four strategic focus areas: hunger and housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety and engagement. In the hunger and housing category, the foundation funds programs that provide clothing, food, housing, transportation, and case management. Workforce readiness efforts include agricultural youth education, literacy, career development, and youth mentoring. Environmental initiatives supported include wildlife conservation, public education on environmental issues, and the enhancement of parks and trails. Community safety funding supports lifesaving equipment for first responders, local festivals and events, playground improvements, and disaster relief. Funding restrictions are clearly outlined. The foundation does not fund political activity, religious institutions, for-profit entities, discriminatory organizations, or intermediary fundraising groups. Additionally, energy-related projects, certain equipment like tasers and body cameras, and programs like animal welfare or athletic teams are ineligible. Projects must also be distinct from the core business of Alliant Energy due to IRS corporate foundation regulations. Applicants must submit their requests through the CyberGrants portal and can apply at any time, though there are three annual review cycles with deadlines on January 15, May 15, and September 15. Grant decisions are communicated via email on April 1, August 1, and December 1, respectively. Each organization may receive only one grant per calendar year. The foundation encourages applications for specific programs or initiatives rather than general operating support, though it aims to maintain a trust-based philanthropic approach. Organizations are advised to prepare detailed and focused applications and consider the timelines if the funding is tied to a particular event or deadline. While past recipients are welcome to apply again, they are reminded that previous funding does not guarantee future support. The foundation strives to support a wide array of causes to distribute its resources equitably. For further assistance or inquiries about the grant program, applicants may contact the foundation at (608) 458-4483 or 1-866-769-3779, or email foundation@alliantenergy.com. The foundation is located at 4902 N Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718-2148.

Submit applications early if event-specific; ensure programs align with one of the four strategic focus areas; do not rely on repeated funding year to year.