The program is designed to encourage energy efficiency, environmental awareness, and community stewardship. The Community Tree Planting Program is offered exclusively to Iowa and Wisconsin communities where Alliant Energy provides electric and/or natural gas service. Planting locations must be within the Alliant Energy service area and on public property. Public property includes the street right-of-way, city facilities, and public parks and schools, and more.
Trees Forever administers the program and provides expert staff guidance to help community leaders and volunteers plan and complete successful projects with lasting impacts. Communities can apply for grants up to $5,000 to pay for the cost of trees only. Trees must be landscape-sized in 5 to 10-gallon pots and are purchased locally by the community with the grant funds from Alliant Energy. Awarded funding may be used for projects in either the spring or fall planting seasons.