Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- RISE Grant Program Advances Education, Environment, and Community Health Across Illinois
Earthrise Energy announced today that it has awarded more than $1 million in grants and scholarships to organizations across Illinois through its signature RISE Grant Program, which launched in 2022. With over 60 awards made to date, the program reflects Earthrise’s commitment to investing in the long-term vitality of the communities where it operates.
The RISE Grant Program focuses on three key areas of impact:
“Every RISE Grant award starts with listening—to educators, farmers, parents, conservationists, and local leaders who understand their community’s needs best,” said Talya Tavor, Director of Community Engagement at Earthrise Energy. “We’re proud to support their work and to stand alongside our neighbors who are building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.”
Recent grant recipients include:
“Crossing the $1 million mark in grant awards is a powerful milestone—for the communities we’ve supported and for our company,” said Steve Vavrik, CEO of Earthrise Energy. “The RISE Grant Program helps tell the full story of who we are—not only as a clean energy developer and power plant owner/operator, but as a company deeply invested in local communities and long-term progress.”
Since launching in 2022, the RISE Grant Program has awarded $1,166,138 in grants and scholarships. In addition, Earthrise has provided $368,077 in Community Benefit Agreements and local sponsorships.
Alongside this milestone, Earthrise Energy is proud to unveil a major update to its website that makes the RISE Grant Program more accessible than ever. New features now allow community members to nominate local non-profits, recommend scholarship programs, and enable organizations to apply directly for RISE funding. This rollout underscores Earthrise’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accessibility, and partnership.
Earthrise Energy owns and operates 1.7 gigawatts of natural gas generation capacity and is actively developing 1.5 gigawatts of solar energy across the Midwest, including the Gibson City Solar 1 & 2 projects, now in active construction.
For more information about the RISE Grant Program, visit: earthriseenergy.com/community
 For more information about Earthrise Energy, visit: earthriseenergy.com
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