Working Together to Support Local Communities

Imperial Irrigation District and Citizens Energy Corporation share a commitment to helping ensure that communities connected to regional energy infrastructure see meaningful benefits close to home. Through targeted community investment, this partnership supports local organizations and projects that help strengthen neighborhoods, improve quality of life, and respond to local needs.

This effort reflects a broader belief that community benefit should be part of the bigger picture. While infrastructure remains essential, so do the people, schools, nonprofit organizations, and neighborhoods connected to it. By supporting local initiatives, IID and Citizens aim to help translate that connection into visible, practical value for the communities they serve.

About the Partnership

IID and Citizens Energy Corporation have maintained a long-standing relationship tied to shared energy infrastructure interests, along with a commitment to reinvesting and to ensuring that local residents and organizations see direct value from that connection.

Together, IID and Citizens are highlighting programs that support community-serving organizations and smaller-scale local improvements. These efforts are intended to benefit low-income, underserved, and disadvantaged communities by supporting trusted local partners and practical projects with meaningful local impact.

Neighborhood Partnership Program

The Neighborhood Partnership Program is designed to support neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations serving low-income and underserved residents. The program helps eligible organizations offset essential operating costs so they can continue providing community-based services that promote stability, safety, and quality of life.

Program Highlights

• Supports neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underserved communities.
• May help offset essential operating costs such as utilities, rent, insurance, equipment, or program materials.
• Focuses on helping local organizations continue delivering important community services.
• Reflects the value of supporting trusted community partners that are already doing meaningful work close to home.

Community Micro-grant Program

The Community Micro-grant Program is intended to support smaller-scale projects that provide direct, visible benefits to local communities. Projects may include educational resources, community amenities, or other targeted improvements that respond to local needs and enhance quality of life.

Program Highlights

• Supports practical, high-impact projects with visible neighborhood benefit.
• May include improvements associated with schools, libraries, or community-serving organizations.
• Focuses on projects that can deliver near-term value in ways that large-scale programs may not always capture.
• Helps demonstrate community benefit through smaller investments that are local, tangible, and easy to see.

 Why These Programs Matter

These programs are intended to support community-serving efforts that produce local, practical benefits for residents. The focus is on visible community value, support for trusted organizations, and investment that reflects local priorities.

 Looking Ahead

As program development continues, this page will be updated with eligibility details, application windows, featured awardees, frequently asked questions, and program contact information.