Fire, police, EMS and rescue agencies (including volunteer departments) in We Energies, WPS, Minnesota Energy Resources and Michigan Gas Utilities areas can apply May 1-June 15 for up to $2,000 for lifesaving equipment or training.
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.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
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
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