Ameren Illinois Grants

Ameren Illinois Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ameren Corporation
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

Ameren Illinois Grants aim to enhance community quality of life through funding in areas like arts, civic engagement, environmental preservation, health services, and youth education. Organizations within the Ameren Illinois service area are eligible, provided they are tax-exempt and do not discriminate unlawfully. Applications are accepted year-round, but those submitted after December 1 may be reviewed the following year. This initiative supports diverse community enrichment and resource provision for vulnerable populations.

Overview

NOTE: There is no deadline for submitting a grant application, however, applications received after Dec. 1 may be reviewed during the following year. Our goal is to continually enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Our contributions may support: Arts & CultureCreating vibrant, culturally diverse communities that give residents opportunities for enrichmentCivic & CommunityAssisting organizations whose services are focused on improving the quality of life for residents and businesses in our communitiesEnvironmentSupporting initiatives that preserve and protect our natural resourcesHealth & Human ServicesProviding resources needed to help our most vulnerable citizens live productive, physically and socially active livesYouth & EducationDelivering programming and resources that give our young people every opportunity for success

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are limited to organizations in the Ameren Illinois service area. Organizations must be tax-exempt, as described in the Internal Revenue Code. The applying organization must not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected by law

Ineligibility

Individuals, political organizations or candidates, and religious or similar groups generally do not qualify for an Ameren Illinois non-profit grant.