Apex Clean Energy Announces Coles Wind Community Grant; First Award Made to Salvation Army

For Immediate Release

Mattoon, IL – April 22, 2021 – Apex Clean Energy has awarded its first round of grants within Coles County as part of the Coles Wind Community Grant Program. The Community Grant Program is one way that Apex Clean Energy attempts to contribute to pressing community needs and make a meaningful impact at the local level. These funds are allocated to support programs that serve Coles County through economic development, environmental sustainability, education, and health and recreation.

In this grant cycle, funds were distributed to the Salvation Army of Coles and Cumberland County, which focuses on meeting the human needs of individuals and families, regardless of income. The grant award will help fund a summer day camp that provides a safe, affordable place for youth to spend their summer.

Corps Officer Nathan North said: “These grant funds will be used to offer discounted attendance to families who might otherwise struggle to afford the program. Our summer camp provides youth a safe place to build life skills and take part in unique experiences to build life skills and retention of materials learned throughout the school year. The donation from Coles Wind will help make this program accessible to as many families as possible.”

Although grant dollars are limited, the goal of the Coles Wind Community Grant is to fund projects and programs that build healthy communities. Coles Wind will award $5,000 in local grants through its Community Grant Program on a quarterly basis. If you are interested in applying for future rounds of funding, please visit www.coleswind.com/grant.