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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Cambridge Natural History Museum
"I’ve loved fossils and natural history my whole life, and opening this museum has been a dream come true. With the support of my family and community, we’ve created a place where people can learn and get excited about natural history right here in Cambridge."
-Anderson Taylor, Founder
Galva FFA
“We plan to create laminated storyboards and books to support this goal throughout the year. We hope the StoryWalk program will provide a unique and engaging way to promote literacy,creativity, and outdoor exploration.”
- FFA Advisor Trisha Main
Cambridge Community and Youth Center
“The grant will be used to improve the lighting inside and outside of the center with more energy-efficient lighting as wecontinue to find ways to provide an accessible safe space for the community and those in need.”
- Director Doreen Vincent
Grow Ministries
Grow Ministries was founded in 2005 with a mission to help women in crisis, and also provides space for a completeresource center which gives furniture, household items, and clothing to anyone in need.
“Our food pantry is currently serving approximately 400 families per month,” said . “The grantwill be used to maintain our food pantry and continue to deliver support for those in need.”
- Board Member Diane Solis
Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center
“We are incredibly grateful to Apex Clean Energy for their generous donation. This support will allow us to expand our programs and services, ensuring that every child who comes through our doors receives the care they need to heal and thrive.”
- Jackie Diediker, executive director at Braveheart