OpenPrivate program

Ameren community grants (Illinois and Missouri)

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Summary

501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Ameren communities in Illinois or Missouri can request grants for critical needs, community vitality, education or economic opportunity, including general operations, through Ameren's online platform.

About this grant

Ameren gives philanthropic grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in communities where it has a business presence in Illinois and Missouri, for meeting critical needs, helping communities thrive, and creating education and economic opportunity. Grants can support specific projects, programs or general operations. Requests are submitted through Ameren's online donation platform, with separate links for Illinois and Missouri.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

501(c)(3) nonprofit that is not a private foundation, located in or serving a community where Ameren has a business presence (Ameren Illinois or Ameren Missouri territory)

Not given to individuals, political or religious (denominational) purposes, for-profit or foreign organizations, sports teams or events, or more than once per calendar year to the same institution

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Education
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Program support
  • Operating support

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