WE'RE PLEDGING $2.2 MILLION TO COVID-19 RELIEF
We're here for you and committed to helping agencies, communities and customers respond to and recover from COVID-19.
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Moving our communities forward...
We're here for you during this time by pledging $2.2 million to local COVID-19 relief, bringing our 2020 planned giving to over $8 million. Here's how we're helping our agencies, communities and customers:
- Emergency grants to help non-profit agencies on the front lines delivering essential services to our communities. We've pledged $400,000 and already awarded grants to multiple agencies. Find eligibility and application information here.
- Hometown Economic Recovery Program. We're now accepting applications from registered 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 nonprofits for programs and projects focused on aiding in the short and long term recovery efforts in our service territory. Grants can be requested in amounts between $5,000.00 and $25,000.00 will be awarded in two phases. Please click HERE for official rules, requirements, and to apply.
- A new economic development tool called SizeUp to help develop and nurture new and expanding businesses.
- One million dollars to assist customers with energy payments. We're expanding on flexible pay arrangements for residential and small business customers, committing to $1,000,000 to Dollar Aide, Project DESERVE and other programs that assist customers with energy payments.
Our community investment program is based on strategies that help our customers and region move forward. We look for innovative solutions to solve root causes, so that our efforts and actions are truly making an impact in our hometowns.
We give priority to requests for funding aligned with...
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As an energy provider, we're committed to creating a sustainable energy future and minimizing our environmental impact.
We do this by through the advancement of clean energy resources, education, stewardship and environmental action and activities.
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Evergy is only as healthy as the communities in which we live and work. And, our hometowns are as unique as our customers.
We invest in opportunities that retain and attract business as well as stimulate workforce readiness, access to opportunities for all ages and backgrounds and basic needs that help people contribute to society.
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