Community-Based Organization Partnerships

What is a Community-Based Organization (CBO)?

A Community-Based Organization (CBO) is a local group dedicated to serving its community—through education, outreach or direct services. Our partnerships with CBOs help expand access to clean energy programs, create lasting relationships and drive meaningful change in the communities we serve.  

Our Impact:
Over 2,800 outreach and education events since 2018
More than 20,000 customers served since 2019
Partnerships that foster energy savings, community engagement and economic growth

Choose Your Pathway

Find your local community partner

For customers seeking help, start here to connect with resources in your area.

Potential Partner Contact

For organizations interested in becoming new partners, start here to connect with Ameren Illinois.

Community Partner Resources

For current CBO partners looking for outreach tools, forms, and support.

Find Your Local Community Partner

Use the interactive map below or view the table to locate and contact your nearest community organization for more information about applying for programs in the Ameren Illinois Market Development Initiative(MDI).

CBO Partner
Address
Phone
Website
Counties Served
BCMW Community Services
Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
DeWitt, Fulton, Logan, Mason, Menard, Piatt
CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation
Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, Shelby
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
Champaign
Crosswalk Community Action
Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Williamson
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency
Vermilion, Iroquois, Ford
Embarras River Basin Agency
Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland
Empowerment Opportunity Center
Macon
House of Hope Peoria, Inc.
Peoria
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce
All Illinois Counties
Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation
Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin
Macedonia Development Corporation
St. Clair
Minority Business Development Center
Peoria, McClean
Mother's War on Violence Ministry
Peoria
Springfield Branch NAACP
Sangamon
Shawnee Development Council, Inc.
Alexander, Pulaski, Pope, Hardin, Johnson, Union, Massac
Senior Services Plus
Madison
Sista Girls and Friends
Macon
Springfield Urban League
Sangamon
Tazwood Community Services
Woodford, Tazwell, Livingston, McLean
Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials
Adams, Brown, Pike, Schulyer
Wabash Area Development, Inc
Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, White
Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council
Jackson, Monroe, Perry, Randolph

Potential Partners: Request Contact

Are you interested in partnering with MDI to support clean energy work in your community?
Complete the form below to request a follow-up from our team.

Partner Resources

Current CBO partners can access a variety of tools and materials to support their outreach and engagement efforts, including: 

  • Outreach calendars 
  • Event forms 
  • Training materials 
  • Marketing materials (available in English and Spanish) 
  • Networking opportunities 
  • Annual CBO directory 

Visit the Community Partner Resources page for the full library. 

Contact Us

Have questions or need support?
Our team is here to help you take the next step in your clean energy journey.
Email us at workforce@ameren.com and someone will contact you within 5 business days to assist.