Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits in Alliant Energy Iowa service territory. Alliant Energy serves much of central and eastern Iowa including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding communities.
Program Goals
Alliant Energy Foundation funds education, STEM, and community programs across Iowa and Wisconsin. The foundation priorities include STEM education, workforce development, and community vitality in its service territory.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply online through the Alliant Energy Foundation website by September 15, 2026.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. 2026 deadline September 15. Monitor alliantenergy.com for next cycle.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary. Alliant Energy Foundation grants are typically modest community-level awards.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Schools and nonprofits in Alliant Energy Iowa service territory.
How much does Alliant Energy Foundation grant?
Varies by program.
Can funds be used for STEM tools?
Yes. STEM education programs aligned to foundation priorities are eligible.
How do Iowa schools apply?
Apply at alliantenergy.com by September 15, 2026.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide alignment documents and letters of support for Iowa schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Iowa standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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