American Electric Power Foundation Grants

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NOTE: Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations must secure an invitation to apply by their local AEP Operating Company. Those organizations accepted for application will be directed to apply online. Requests are accepted throughout the year for consideration at regular meetings of the American Electric Power Foundation board of directors.

American Electric Power Foundation

The American Electric Power Foundation is funded by American Electric Power and its operating subsidiaries. The Foundation provides a permanent, ongoing resource for charitable initiatives in the communities served by AEP and initiatives outside of AEP’s 11-state service area.

The Foundation focuses on improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math and by meeting basic needs for emergency shelter, affordable housing and the elimination of hunger. Our Social and Racial Justice grant program, Delivering On the Dream, is for organizations whose mission and/or programming is committed to positive social and racial justice outcomes. Other Foundation support may be offered to protect the environment, promote healthcare and safety, and enrich life through art, music and cultural heritage.

Focus Areas

The following focus areas will be eligible for consideration by the Foundation:

• Improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education, with an emphasis in the areas of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
• Providing basic human services in the areas of hunger and housing to assure that people have the necessities to build successful lives.
• Embracing change and equity for people of color through sustainable programs that move racial and social justice forward.
• Enriching the overall vitality of the community and to improving the environment and people’s lives.
  

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