We Energies charitable giving (We Energies Foundation)
We Energies (WEC Energy Group)For nonprofitsOnly in Wisconsin, Michigan
We Energies supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in We Energies' service area in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula working on community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education and environment. Applications are accepted through an online portal with quarterly deadlines (January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31), and an organization can receive funding once per calendar year.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
Qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization located in the area served by the company (We Energies' service area in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula)
Project in a funding area: community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education, environment
Not funded: fraternal, religious or political organizations; trips, tours, pageants or athletics; team or extracurricular school events
Funding once per calendar year
How to apply
Review the eligibility guidelines on the charitable giving page
Create a Blackbaud account (required for all applicants since July 1, 2026) and apply for a program, project or capital grant or a sponsorship grant online
Submit by a quarterly deadline: January 31, April 30, July 31 or October 31
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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Wisconsin Public Service charitable giving (WPS Foundation)
Wisconsin Public Service (WEC Energy Group)For nonprofitsOnly in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Service supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Wisconsin Public Service's service area in Wisconsin working on community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education and environment. Applications are accepted through an online portal with quarterly deadlines (January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31), and an organization can receive funding once per calendar year.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
Qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization located in the area served by the company (Wisconsin Public Service's service area in Wisconsin)
Project in a funding area: community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education, environment
Not funded: fraternal, religious or political organizations; trips, tours, pageants or athletics; team or extracurricular school events
Funding once per calendar year
How to apply
Review the eligibility guidelines on the charitable giving page
Create a Blackbaud account (required for all applicants since July 1, 2026) and apply for a program, project or capital grant or a sponsorship grant online
Submit by a quarterly deadline: January 31, April 30, July 31 or October 31
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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Wisconsin Public Service Habitat for Humanity Energy Efficiency Grant
Wisconsin Public Service (WEC Energy Group)For nonprofitsOnly in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Service gives Habitat for Humanity organizations in its service territory up to $1,500 per home (up to four homes) for new or remodeled homes that meet energy-efficiency standards. The WPS charitable giving page lists a December 1 deadline; the posted guidelines are for the 2025 grant year.
What you get
Up to $1,500 per home (up to 4 homes)
Who qualifies
Habitat for Humanity organizations building or remodeling homes in the WPS service territory in Wisconsin
New homes must use at least three listed energy-efficiency standards or be certified in Focus on Energy New Homes; existing homes need an energy assessment or at least three efficiency measures
How to apply
Review the Habitat for Humanity grant guidelines PDF linked on the WPS charitable giving page
Email the application to the WPS contact named in the guidelines by December 1
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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Rewarding Responders grants (We Energies, WPS, Minnesota Energy Resources, Michigan Gas Utilities)
WEC Energy GroupFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota
WEC Energy Group's utility foundations offer Rewarding Responders grants of up to $2,000 to county, local and volunteer fire, law enforcement and rescue agencies in their service areas for lifesaving equipment (AEDs, thermal cameras, gas detectors, protective gear) and professional development. The We Energies Foundation awards $150,000 a year; applications are accepted May 1 to June 15 and winners are notified by August 31. Wisconsin Public Service, Minnesota Energy Resources and Michigan Gas Utilities run the same grant with a June 15 deadline.
What you get
Up to $2,000
Who qualifies
County, local and volunteer fire, law enforcement and rescue agencies (nonprofit or government) providing emergency response in the company's natural gas or electric service area
Special, one-time safety projects; equipment must stay with the department at least five years
Not funded: generators, buildings, large vehicles, real estate, software, promotional items, travel, stipends or meals
2026 recipients are ineligible for the 2027 cycle; one application per organization
How to apply
Prepare an organization and project budget, project description, impacts and timeline
Apply online for your utility's Rewarding Responders grant between May 1 and June 15
Winners are notified by August 31; questions to foundation@we-energies.com or 414-221-2107
Checked against WEC Energy Group's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation Grants
American Family InsuranceFor nonprofitsLocal programs in Wisconsin
The Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation, tied to the American Family Insurance Championship, gives nonprofits focused on strong families and healthy kids ten $25,000 signature awards and one hundred $5,000 awards. Organizations serving Dane and Rock counties in Wisconsin get preference. The 2026 application ran August 12 to September 9, 2026, and recipients are announced in November.
What you get
$25,000 signature awards (10) or $5,000 awards (100)
Who qualifies
Nonprofit organization focused on strong families and healthy kids
Preference for organizations serving Dane and Rock counties, Wisconsin
How to apply
Watch the American Family Insurance Championship foundation news page for the next application window (2026 opened August 12)
Submit the online grant application form before the deadline (2026: 5 p.m. central on September 9)
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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