Know a nonprofit that focuses on families, education or the environment? Invite them to apply for a grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation.

The Foundation is accepting grant applications August 1st through September 1st. Grants average about $2,000, and winners will be notified by November 1st. 

Projects must share one of the Foundation’s key focus areas: families, education or environment. Past projects to receive grants include mentoring programs, meal and nutrition programs, reading and literacy initiatives, dairy and agriculture education, STEM camps and nature trail restoratio...