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- Where does the Foundation’s endowment come from?
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The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation was established in December 1999 as an independent foundation endowed with $225 million from Commonwealth Edison Company.
- Who can apply for Illinois Clean Energy Grants?
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The Foundation provides funding to federally recognized 501c3 nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies serving Illinois residents.
- What are ineligible activities?
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The Foundation will not provide funding for remediation of environmentally impaired properties; technology research; promotion of proprietary products; reoccurring operating costs; political campaigns or lobbying; capital or endowment campaigns; or projects undertaken by individuals.
- Who makes the grant decisions?
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A Board of Trustees reviews and approves awards based on the funding guidelines and procedures.
- Is the Foundation's grant making process competitive?
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Yes. The Foundation’s review process is competitive. Not every project is funded and not every project funded is awarded at the level requested.
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