Community Grant Program
Supporting local education, sustainability, safety, and economic development
Apex Clean Energy is committed to supporting educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in the communities where our projects are developed and built. One small way we do this is by giving back through our Community Grant Program.
If you represent a group or organization that meets one of our four key funding categories (see below), we encourage you to complete the application and apply today. Our goal is to fund projects and programs that build healthy communities, create economic opportunity, encourage environmental sustainability, and promote education.
Community grants tend to fall in the $1,000-to-$5,000 range, but may be larger or smaller depending on the quality of the application and identified community needs. Grant dollars are limited; priority will be given to proposals that benefit residents in and around the project area.
Download a copy of the Community Grant Program Rules for more information and to learn how grant recipients will be selected.
Key Funding Categories
Safe and Healthy Communities
Programs that support first responders, public health, good government, open communication, citizen resources, and/or enhance the quality of life in the community. Applicants must demonstrate how the program or event contributes to these social goals.
Economic Development
Apex Clean Energy supports and encourages the entrepreneurial spirit. It is part of our mission to serve as a catalyst for economic opportunity and development within the communities where we operate.
Environmental Sustainability
Programs that possess a strong link to environmental revitalization, sustainability, or education thereof, empower residents to be stewards of the environment, and/or encourage partnerships to address environmental concerns and sustainability.
Promoting Education
Programs that support educational institutions, the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and training programs for careers in the energy industry. This may include curriculum development, literacy, school readiness, and other initiatives that help students grow into young leaders. Vocational training institutions that help build a skilled workforce are encouraged to apply.
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Firelands Rails to Trails
Emerson Creek Wind has an ongoing partnership with Firelands Rails to Trails to to support one of the regional trailheads and an ongoing sponsorship of mile marker 54, located near the project area.
Huron County Agricultural Society
As a long-time supporter of the Huron County Fair, Emerson Creek Wind has supported several barn upgrades to ensure participants and attendees have a safe and comfortable experience.
Ability Works
Multiple projects, including a facility greenhouse that would provide low costs for produce grown in the greenhouse for community food banks while providing meaningful work for residents.
Huron County Youth Soccer Club
Through multiple grants, Apex Clean Energy has supported the purchase of more energy efficient field maintenance equipment and updated club uniforms.
“We want to thank Apex Clean Energy for their generous grant. This investment in our program strengthens our ability to keep soccer programming affordable to children across the region, regardless of their economic conditions. It is this corporate citizenry that creates stronger communities and allows us all to move forward together,” said Samaniego.