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Alliant Energy community programs and grants

Your community is more than just the place you live. It’s your home – and it’s ours too. Our commitment to your community extends beyond energy. We build partnerships and support initiatives that improve life for our neighbors. We work hand in hand with our customers and communities to make things better.

What community programs does Alliant Energy offer?


We offer community programs, grants, and resources for customers, nonprofits, schools and municipalities in Iowa and Wisconsin. Programs include community grants, tree planting, scholarships, safety training, streetlight rentals and economic development support.

Use the links below to find and apply for the program that fits your need.

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Community Grants

Through Community Grants, we invest in local programs, projects and events that help communities thrive and shine. Available for organizations within the communities Alliant Energy serves in Iowa and Wisconsin.

Apply for a grant
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Tree planting programs

We're planting 1 million trees by the end of 2030. Learn about our residential and community tree-planting programs.

One Million Trees initiative
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Community development programs

Our Economic Development team supports the economic growth of your community. Learn about our programs for communities within our Iowa and Wisconsin service territory.

Explore community development programs

More community programs

Alliant Energy Foundation
Since 1998, the Alliant Energy Foundation has invested more than $78 million in local community organizations and initiatives across Wisconsin and Iowa
See all Foundation programs
Scholarships
We offer scholarships for students beginning their next chapter in higher education.
Apply for a scholarship
TechRefresh
Your school, library or other local group can request free refreshed computers and other technology equipment.
Learn more about TechRefresh
Community safety training
Free safety trainings and resources for community organizations.

For schools: A short training to build your staff’s competence and confidence in the event of a gas pipeline emergency.

For emergency responders and excavators: Free trainings and resources to help prepare for dangerous situations.

Streetlight rental program
Available to municipalities, county governments, and other public bodies in our Wisconsin and Iowa service territory.
Choose your streetlights
Rural Hunger Initiative
We support partner organizations' programs to fight rural hunger in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Learn more about the Rural Hunger Initiative
Speakers Bureau
We can provide an informative presenter for your civic group or community organization. Available to customers in the Alliant Energy service territory.
Request a speaker
Lake Wisconsin grants (Wisconsin)
Qualifying organizations can apply for grant dollars for projects to improve the waters of the Lake Wisconsin basin.
Apply for a Lake Wisconsin grant

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