Black Hills Energy charitable contributions and sponsorships
Black Hills Energy (Black Hills Corp.)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 7 states: AR, CO, IA, KS, NE, SD, WY
Black Hills Energy's Charitable Giving Program awards contributions and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) organizations and schools or school districts in its service territory for thriving communities (basic needs, housing, childcare, first responders), conservation, and future leaders (education, STEAM, mentoring), and the Black Hills Corp. Foundation separately awards about $100,000 in grants each quarter for projects such as trails, parks, community centers and disaster relief. Applicants register in NPOconnect and apply through their state's portal at least six months before their event; decisions take up to 120 days.
What you get
Amount not stated (Foundation awards about $100,000 in grants per quarter)
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) organization or a school or school district in or serving Black Hills Energy's service territory (Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming application portals)
Request aligns with thriving communities, conservation or future leaders
Not funded: individuals or single families or teams, most runs, walks and tournaments, regional or national groups without a local chapter, single-disease causes, political causes
How to apply
Create or update your organization's NPOconnect profile (IRS status verification)
Select your state on the request page and complete the application at least six months before your event
Allow up to 120 days for a decision; contact your state's Public Affairs representative with questions
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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MidAmerican Energy Foundation grants
MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 4 states: IA, IL, NE, SD
The shareholder-funded MidAmerican Energy Foundation supports qualified charitable organizations serving MidAmerican's customers and communities in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota, focusing on its CARES pillars: community enhancement, arts and culture, environmental respect, education and STEM, and safety. Organizations request support for an identified project by email.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) public charity (not a private foundation) or other entity eligible for charitable contributions under IRC 170(c), such as a government unit
Supports MidAmerican Energy customers and communities in its service area (Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota)
Request is for an identified project aligned with a CARES pillar
How to apply
Email Foundation@MidAmerican.com with your organization name, mailing address, project description, amount requested, total project cost, amount raised to date and project timeline
Attach your IRS tax determination letter (required for nonprofits)
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Alliant Energy Foundation Catalyst Grants (nonprofit innovation sessions)
Alliant EnergyFor nonprofitsOnly in Iowa, Wisconsin
Alliant Energy Foundation Catalyst Grants give nonprofits nonmonetary, expert-led innovation sessions with The Innovation Lab (one-day, two-day or yearlong) covering ideation, strategic planning, organizational structure, business models and program strategy. Nonprofits benefiting Alliant's Iowa and Wisconsin communities in the Foundation's four focus areas may apply; the 2026 deadline was May 15, 2026, and participation counts as the organization's annual Alliant grant.
What you get
In-kind innovation and strategy sessions (no cash)
Who qualifies
Benefits a community Alliant Energy serves in Iowa or Wisconsin
Works within a Foundation focus area: hunger and housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, or community safety and engagement
Recipients cannot get a monetary Alliant grant in the same calendar year and may apply again every other year
How to apply
Review eligibility on the Catalyst Grants page
Submit an application through the online portal by the annual deadline (May 15 in 2026)
Awards are announced June 1 and sessions run June through December
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants
Alliant EnergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Iowa, Wisconsin
Alliant Energy and its Foundation give Community Grants to organizations in the Iowa and Wisconsin communities Alliant serves, for hunger and housing, workforce readiness (education, agriculture, job training, youth development), environmental stewardship, and community safety and engagement (first-responder equipment and playground updates have standard $1,000 awards). One application is reviewed three times a year; the application is closed for 2026 and reopens November 2, 2026 for 2027 grants.
What you get
Amount not stated (standard $1,000 for first-responder equipment and playground updates)
Who qualifies
Organization in a community Alliant Energy serves in Iowa or Wisconsin
Program fits one of four focus areas: hunger and housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, community safety and engagement
Not funded: individuals or for-profit businesses, energy-related projects, religious institutions (unless a separate 501(c)(3)), sports, golf outings or walks, computers (see TechRefresh), body cameras or K-9s
One grant per calendar year
How to apply
Review the supported program types and exclusions on the Community Grants page
Apply through Alliant's CyberGrants portal once the application reopens on November 2, 2026
Applications are reviewed three times a year; decisions come by email (email foundation@alliantenergy.com with questions)
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Nationwide Foundation Community Grants
NationwideFor nonprofitsLocal programs in 6 states: AZ, FL, IA, NC, OH, TX
The Nationwide Foundation accepts grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits in six communities: Columbus, Des Moines, Gainesville, Raleigh, San Antonio and Scottsdale/Phoenix. It prioritizes food security, crisis stability, children's wellbeing and economic empowerment, and funds operating, program and limited capital requests. Applications are accepted June 1 to September 1 each year after a mandatory grant training; the current cycle is closed and Nationwide says to check back in March 2027.
What you get
Amount not published
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) nonprofit in Columbus (Metro) OH, Des Moines IA, Gainesville FL, Raleigh NC, San Antonio TX or Scottsdale/Phoenix (Metro) AZ
Must attend the mandatory grant training (no exceptions)
Arts and culture and higher education organizations are by invitation only
Not funded: veterans, labor, religious or fraternal groups (unless serving the broader community), re-granting organizations other than United Way, primary or secondary schools, individuals, lobbying, fundraising events, debt reduction, endowments and travel
National organizations generally only through a local branch or chapter providing direct services
How to apply
Sign up on the Nationwide Foundation 'Apply now' page for updates on trainings and timelines (next updates expected March 2027)
Attend the mandatory grant training
Gather your EIN, 501(c)(3) letter, operating and project budgets, board list, logic model, latest audited financials and list of other funding requests
Submit the online application between June 1 and September 1 (11:59 p.m. ET)
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Alliant Energy TechRefresh computer donations
Alliant EnergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Iowa, Wisconsin
Through TechRefresh, Alliant Energy and Cascade Asset Management collect, wipe and refresh retired computers and other technology and donate them free of charge to nonprofits, schools, libraries and other local groups closing the digital access gap in Alliant's Iowa and Wisconsin service area. Organizations request equipment with an online form.
What you get
Free refurbished computers and technology equipment
Who qualifies
Nonprofit groups, schools, libraries and other local organizations addressing the digital access gap
Located in Alliant Energy's Iowa or Wisconsin service area
How to apply
Apply through the program page: https://www.alliantenergy.com/foundation/techrefresh
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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