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Partnership Programs: Eligibility

To be eligible for funding, the following program conditions must be met:

LocationOne Information System (LOIS) data

As a partner, economic development organizations must have complete and up-to-date information in the Printable Brochures for sites, buildings and community profiles.

Web site

The organization's Web site must have a link to Alliant Energy's economic development Web site at www.midwestsites.com.

Marketing plan, Financials and Board Members

A copy of your organization's marketing plan, a detailed budget for the project and a list of your current board members' mailing and e-mail addresses must be submitted.

Alliant Energy Community Partner Logo

Recipients of funds must identify themselves as an Alliant Energy Economic and Community Development Partner on all printed materials, Web sites and industrial signs. To obtain the logo, contact your economic and community development manager.

Available building or site

Communities must be served by Alliant Energy and have either (1) a quality available industrial building or (2) an improved industrial site. This condition does not apply to communities with a population under 5,000.

Alliant Energy involvement

Communities and local development organizations must agree to involve Alliant Energy development staff in any prospect visits resulting from program participation.

Disclosure of additional funds

Communities and local development organizations must disclose receipt of funds from other sources.
Other considerations will also include whether the organization uses a business retention and expansion program to retain businesses. We encourage and offer special consideration for ideas and projects that improve the economic effectiveness of our communities. We welcome the opportunity to hear about your ideas, work with your Alliant Energy Economic and Community Development Manager to discuss opportunities for funding through our programs.


Click here to find your E&CD Manager
Click here to view a pdf of our Partnership Programs handbook

Apply for Partnership Programs online