• Grants are limited to organizations in the Ameren Missouri service area.

• To qualify for a grant, organizations must be tax-exempt, as described in the Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

• Individuals, political organizations or candidates, and religious, fraternal, veterans, social or similar groups, generally do not qualify for an Ameren Missouri non-profit grant.

1. Complete the application form: Application Form 
      
2. Review the grant requirements and submit applicable documentation with your application:

 
Applications under $5,000 

• Cover letter that includes the amount of grant requested

• IRS determination letter certifying 501(c)(3) status
   

Applications over $5,000

• Cover letter that includes the amount of grant requested

• IRS Form 990 for most recent fiscal year

• IRS determination letter certifying 501(c)(3) status

• Income/balance statements for most recent fiscal year (preferably audited)

• If the grant is for a specific project, provide detailed budget for project, including income and expenses 

• List of Board members and executive officers, including titles and affiliations

• Most recent annual report or other literature summarizing programs

3. Print and mail the application with the required documentation to Ameren Missouri:
   
        Corporate Contributions
        Ameren Missouri
        P.O. Box 66149, MC 100
        St. Louis, MO 63166-6149