Our goal is to continually enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. To help accomplish that goal, our contributions may support:  

• Civic, environmental and cultural organizations
• Educational institutions and programs
• Senior citizen organizations
• Social services 
• Youth activities  

The process for applying for financial assistance from Ameren Illinois is outlined below. Please review all requirements before making a request.  

• Grants are limited to organizations in the Ameren Illinois service area.
• To qualify for a grant, organizations must be tax-exempt, as described in the Internal Revenue Code.
• Individuals, political organizations or candidates, and religious, fraternal, veterans, social or similar groups generally do not qualify for an Ameren Illinois non-profit grant.

1.    Complete the application form.
        
2.    Review grant requirements and submit applicable documentation with your applications:

       

• Cover letter that includes the amount of grant requested
• IRS determination letter certifying 501(c)(3) status
• IRS Form 990 for most recent fiscal year
• Income/balance statements for most recent fiscal year (preferably audited)
• If the grant is for a specific project, provide detailed budget for project, including income and expenses
• List of board members and executive officers, including titles and affiliations
• Most recent annual report or other literature summarizing programs 

3.  Print form and mail the completed application with the documentation to: 

                     Corporate Contributions
                     Ameren Illinois
                     300 Liberty Street
                     Peoria, IL 61602-1404 

If you have a question regarding the grant application process, please contact Community Relations IL.