We care about the communities where we live and work, and we give back in many ways — including donations to non-profit organizations, neighbors in need, and other causes that support our communities. We also provide a number of scholarships.
Read more about our individual areas of giving below to find out which might work for your organization.
For 501(c)(3) organizations that support health and human services, education, culture and arts, civic and community, and environment and recreation causes.
Nonprofit organizations can use this online application to review eligibility guidelines and apply to request a community contribution.
For more information on Idaho Power’s Community Contributions, email contributions@idahopower.com.
Employee-raised funds for charitable organizations and people in need.
To apply for funding, complete one of the following online forms:
Once an agency is approved for funding, that agency may reapply every two years to be considered for continued funding.
For students applying to higher-education programs.
Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Fourteen $2,500 scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors who live in Idaho Power’s service area and plan to enroll full-time in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, or communications program at an accredited Idaho or Oregon two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 3.75 unweighted grade point average. The submission deadline is March 1, 2025. Application requirements and access to the form can be found on the website beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
Idaho Power’s Douglas E. Sprenger, Kevin M. Whittier and Larry R. Wimer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Two $1,000 scholarships are available to Idaho residents who are graduating high school and plan to enroll in an engineering program at an accredited Idaho college, or college students of any level enrolling in a natural resources program at an accredited Idaho college. The submission deadline is March 1, 2025. Application requirements and access to the form can be found on the website beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
Idaho Power Technical Scholarship
Two $2,500 scholarships are available to support students who live in Idaho Power’s service area and plan to enroll in an accredited Idaho technical school program to learn a skilled trade (e.g., linework, electric power, mechanical, welding, applied technology, etc.). Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA or a GED certificate. The submission deadline is March 1, 2025 and application requirements and access to the form can be found on the website beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
All scholarship awards are granted on a one-time basis for the school year directly following the award, are not renewable, and may not be deferred or held for later use.
For more information on Idaho Power’s scholarship programs, email IdahoPowerScholarships@idahopower.com.
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