American Electric Power Foundation Grants

Choose the appropriate AEP Operating Company contact from the program website.

American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation Grants offer funding to organizations and projects in areas in which the company operates.

The foundation's focus areas include:

• Improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education with an emphasis in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
• Providing basic human services in the areas of hunger, housing, health, and safety
• Embracing change and equity through sustainable programs that move social justice forward
• Enriching the overall vitality of the community by improving the environment and people's lives

Eligible applicants must be located within the AEP service territory, or be national or regional in scope. Eligible organization types include:

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• State or political subdivisions
• Government-owned or operated colleges or universities
• Exempt operating foundations

Amount not specified.

Requests are accepted throughout the year for consideration at regular meetings of the American Electric Power Foundation board of directors.

Contact the appropriate AEP Operating Company listed on the program website to discuss the project and request access to the online application.