Alliant Energy news release

Nonprofits receive nearly $550,000 from Alliant Energy Foundation

Grants support families, education, environment and public safety

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – May 20, 2020 – A total of 237 nonprofit organizations have received community grants of nearly $550,000 from Alliant Energy through its Foundation. These spring cycle grants are supporting communities throughout Iowa and Wisconsin.

The grants fund projects in four key areas: Helping Families, Education, Environment and Public Safety.

“We know our nonprofit partners need our support now more than ever,” said Julie Bauer, Executive Director of the Alliant Energy Foundation. “In partnership with these organizations, we are supporting our customers and the communities we serve in creative ways and helping to make life better for others.”

View the full list of 2020 grant recipients here.

In addition, Alliant Energy has contributed $343,000 to date to organizations helping with emergency relief efforts in response to COVID-19. This includes donations in Iowa and Wisconsin to Feeding America Food Banks, the American Red Cross and United Way. The company also contributed $2 million to the Hometown Care Energy Fund. The fund assists customers who need financial help to pay their bill. It is supported annually with funds from Alliant Energy and voluntary contributions from customers.

More information about Alliant Energy and its Foundation