Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant supports local communities through charitable contributions, focusing on areas such as arts, education, and human services. Funded by shareholders, not utility customers, the foundation awards nearly $1.4 million annually to nonprofit organizations that enhance community quality of life. Eligible projects must align with specific funding areas and be located within the service area. The foundation encourages innovative projects that foster community engagement and development.

Overview

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is the philanthropic entity for WPS and other subsidiaries of our holding company, WEC Energy Group. In other words, the foundation and the utility are two different organizations, with two very different purposes. The foundation provides for charitable contributions to our local communities, while WPS and our other utilities are focused on providing safe, reliable electricity and natural gas to customers. The foundation is funded by our shareholders, not by our utility customers. Through direct grants, scholarships and the employee Matching Gifts program, Wisconsin Public Service Foundation actively supports the quality of life in the communities we serve. The foundation provides nearly $1.4 million annually in contributions to programs in the following areas: Arts & Culture: Arts and culture add to the richness of life in our communities. We support projects that promote diversity and make the arts accessible to all people, including theater, dance, music, drama and museums.Community & Neighborhood Development: Communities become stronger when neighbors work together. We support nonprofit organizations dedicated to community improvement.Education: Life-long learning helps ensure a strong future for our communities and their economies. We support programs that complement our company's educational programs and philosophies, including opportunities for minorities and women. We support programs where businesses and educational institutions partner, provide career planning and mentor youth.Environment: As a company, we protect and encourage the wise use of natural resources. We also support others' efforts for the betterment of fish and wildlife, water and air quality, forests, energy efficiency, renewable energy and recycling.Human Services & Health: The physical and emotional well-being of everyone in our communities is a measure of the health of the communities. We support programs that serve limited-income, senior and handicapped individuals. And we support programs emphasizing wellness.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible projects/organizations:Qualified charitable, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, per Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Code guidelinesLocated in the area served by our respective energy companyFocused on one of our funding areas:Community and neighborhood developmentArts and cultureHealth and human servicesEducationEnvironment

Ineligibility

We Do Not Fund:IndividualsFraternal, religious or political organizationsTrips, tours, pageants or athleticsTeam, extra-curricular school events or student exchange programsOrganizations that discriminate for any reason, including race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or sexual orientationOrganizations located outside our service areas, unless funding a specific project delivered directly to our customer communitiesOrganizations determined by the IRS to be not tax-exempt under 501(c)(3)