We Energies Foundation – Charitable Grants
Community, Health, Education, Arts, and Environment in We Energies Service Areas
Organization: We Energies
Funder: We Energies Foundation
Parent Company: WEC Energy Group
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Communities served by We Energies
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 (quarterly cycle)
About the Funder
The We Energies Foundation invests in nonprofit organizations that strengthen communities across We Energies’ service territory. In 2024, the Foundation donated $11.5 million to nonprofits. Most charitable support is delivered through the We Energies Foundation, funded by WEC Energy Group shareholders. We Energies also matches employee charitable giving and conducts an annual workplace giving campaign for United Way.
What This Program Supports
We Energies welcomes funding requests aligned with the following focus areas:
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Health & Human Services
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Environment
Support Types
- Program or project funding (preferred)
- Capital campaigns and event sponsorships
- Limited general operating support
- Note: Operating support is rare for individual United Way agencies already benefiting from We Energies’ United Way giving; however, United Way–supported organizations may apply for project, program, capital campaign, or event sponsorship funding.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Be located within We Energies’ service area
- Align with one or more of the funding priorities above
Additional Notes
- Organizations may receive funding once per calendar year.
- Financial support is limited to activities of tax-exempt nonprofits serving We Energies communities.
Ineligible Requests
We Energies does not fund:
- Individuals
- Fraternal, religious, or political organizations
- Trips, tours, pageants, or athletics
- Team or extracurricular school events or student exchange programs
- Organizations outside service areas (unless funding a specific project delivered directly to customer communities)
- Organizations without IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status
- Organizations that discriminate on any basis (including race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin, or sexual orientation)
- Private foundations
Funding Amounts
We Energies Foundation does not publish standard award sizes. Grant amounts vary based on alignment, scope, organizational capacity, and available funding.
Timeline & Review
📅 Quarterly Deadlines: January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31
📩 Review Timeline: Requests are reviewed within 90 days of the next deadline; applicants are notified by email of outcomes and approved amounts.
Application Process
- A new applicant portal will launch in 2026, enabling a single Blackbaud account to manage applications across funders.
- Important: Application histories will not transfer to the new system; applicants should download prior submissions.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.wecenergygroup.com/community/we-energies-community.htm
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This program is well-suited for nonprofits that:
- Serve communities within We Energies’ service territory
- Seek project-based funding with potential for limited operating support
- Demonstrate local impact in community development, health, education, arts, or environmental initiatives
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
- Review Type: Quarterly deadlines
- Next Deadline: April 30, 2026
- Funding Frequency: Once per organization per calendar year
- Best Suited For: Local nonprofits delivering community-centered programs in We Energies service communities
