On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr is joined by AnneMarie Williams and Adam Czamanske of Prairie Brome Solar to discuss the company’s proposed utility-scale solar project in Lee County and its commitment to being a strong community partner.
Prairie Brome Solar is developing a 180-megawatt solar project east of Dixon, and beyond energy development, the team is focused on giving back locally. During the conversation, Williams and Czamanske explain Prairie Brome Solar’s quarterly community grant program, which provides $500 to $5,000 grants to small nonprofits serving Lee County residents. The grants are designed to be simple, accessible, and focused on organizations making a real impact in the community.
The discussion also covers how the grant program supports a wide range of causes, including arts, hunger relief, housing support, and animal welfare, as well as how Prairie Brome Solar builds lasting relationships by visiting grant recipients and learning more about their work.
This episode is a must-watch for local nonprofits, community leaders, and residents interested in learning more about renewable energy development and community investment opportunities in Lee County and beyond.
Learn more about Prairie Brome Solar and the community grant program at:
https://www.prairiebromesolar.com/
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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Along the Rock
00:30 Meet today’s guests from Prairie Brome Solar
01:10 What is Prairie Brome Solar, and where is the project located
02:10 Prairie Brome Solar’s local presence in Dixon and Lee County
03:05 Commitment to being a good neighbor in the community
03:50 Overview of the Prairie Brome Solar community grant program
05:05 Grant amounts and why the program is designed to be simple
06:30 Supporting small and local nonprofits without grant writers
07:45 Examples of past grant recipients and community impact
09:10 Focus on helping vulnerable populations in Lee County
10:35 How grant recipients are selected
11:40 Relationship building through site visits and check presentations
13:05 Grant cycle schedule and quarterly application timeline
14:10 How to apply for the Prairie Brome Solar community grant
15:05 Grant opportunities beyond Lee County in Winnebago County
16:20 Encouragement for nonprofits to apply
17:20 Final thoughts on community impact
18:05 Closing remarks and where to find more episodes
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