Pattern Panhandle Wind Competitive Grant Program

Pattern Panhandle Wind Competitive Grant Program is a grant from Amarillo Area Foundation that funds civic and education causes benefiting Carson County, Texas. Established in 2015 by Pattern Energy using proceeds from its Panhandle Wind facility — which generates clean energy for 115,000 Texas homes annually — the program drew from a $1. 5 million initial endowment plus $150,000 in annual contributions for the first decade.

Grants range from $2,500 to $25,000. Priority is given to 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Carson County. The next application deadline is January 31, 2027.

Pattern Panhandle Wind Grant Program - Amarillo Area Foundation Hit enter to search or ESC to close Benefiting the Local community Pattern Energy’s Panhandle Wind facility generates enough clean energy to power 115,000 Texas homes annually and is projected to add approximately $200 million to the regional economy over 25 years.

Grateful for its economic growth, Pattern Energy used its increase in financial resources to establish two grant programs in 2015 to benefit the local community from which the energy is generated. Grant Recipients See Grant Specific Requirements See Foundation Grant Requirements Before you apply, here are some details regarding this grant cycle.

“Pattern Energy wanted to ensure the wind facility was supporting local causes throughout Carson County. Pattern Energy contributed an initial $1,500,000 to establish the Panhandle Wind Education Fund Endowment and the Panhandle Wind Civic Fund Endowment. The facility will contribute an additional $150,000 annually during the first ten years of operations, creating a new funding source for worthy local causes now and in perpetuity.

” Glen Hodges, VP of Business Development for Pattern Energy During the inaugural grant cycle in 2016, a total of $125,000 was granted from the Panhandle Wind Civic Fund and the Panhandle Wind Education Fund to benefit Carson County civic and education causes. “We would like to thank the Amarillo Area Foundation and the grant recipients for their dedication to Carson County” said Scott Creech, Panhandle Wind Facility Manager.

“We look forward to continuing our support of local organizations that make this such a great community in which to live and work.

” The Amarillo Area Foundation (including each of its programs and related organizations) does not discriminate – nor limit participation in any of its programs – on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, political affiliation, military service, physical or mental ability, or any other improper criteria.

All organizations or entities receiving assistance of any kind from Amarillo Area Foundation must also agree to follow these rules regarding any program supported by AAF.

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