After 10 years of grantmaking, the Education Fund has sunset. We are no longer accepting applications or making grants. We are thankful to our partners and grantee community for helping us achieve or mission.

Advanced and clean energy technology put people at the center of our energy future. Our funding ensures they are educated and ready to take part.

Illinois’ century-old power grid has upgraded to a smart grid. Our mission is to empower a community of organizations to make sure all Illinois residents are included in the benefits.

Our grantee organizations educate community members on the new tools, programs, and behaviors that are needed in a smarter and cleaner energy landscape. Our funding allows for deep, equitable and far-reaching literacy and engagement programs statewide, especially to those faced with greater energy burdens and energy insecurity.

Program Focus Areas

ISEIF is a unique model in the energy world.

We address the human and community sides of energy and the electric grid. Through the use of data and stories, we’re learning what it takes to get consumers energized about the smart grid.