Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves by supporting initiatives across community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education, and the environment. Financed by WEC Energy Group stockholders, the foundation matches employee charitable contributions, offers scholarships, and runs programs that align with its mission, contributing nearly $1.4 million annually.
The preferred method of receiving a Foundation grant proposal is submitting an application at https://www.wecenergygroup.com/community/wps-community.htm Applicants will be asked to provide information such as amount requested, project title and overview, demonstrated need, measurable outcomes and project budget. WPS Foundation offers a variety of college and technical college scholarships to students who live in the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation service area. Students seeking scholarships should visit our webpage for the specific criteria, application deadline and on-line application: : https://www.wecenergygroup.com/community/wps-community.htm
Deadline
The Foundation has a quarterly grant cycle, with applications due on January 31, April 30, July 31 a
Restrictions
Priority is given to organizations that operate within the area served by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, are judged effectively by the community, increase awareness of important issues, promote volunteerism, cooperate rather than compete with similar organizations and strive to minimize duplication of services and are IRS approved nonprofit charities.