Cleco Invites Louisiana Organizations for Grants and Volunteer Support in 2026! 🌟

Cleco Power is encouraging charitable and nonprofit organizations across Louisiana to apply for funding and volunteer support as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to community service in 2026.

Cleco serves a 24-parish territory across the state and provides financial contributions and employee volunteer assistance to organizations whose missions align with the company’s community priorities. Interested groups can apply for donations and request volunteers through Cleco’s online giving and volunteering portal at www.cleco.com/community.

“In 2025, Cleco supported more than 600 organizations across Louisiana through corporate donations,” said Colie Plaster, communications representative for Cleco. “Our employees also volunteered more than 5,000 hours last year, and we are looking for additional opportunities to serve communities in 2026.”

Cleco accepts donation and volunteer requests from Louisiana organizations whose work supports one or more of the company’s giving priorities, including:

• STEM programs
• Education
• Youth initiatives
• Health and wellness efforts
• Low-income assistance
• Diversity-focused programs

In addition to financial support, Cleco offers hands-on volunteer assistance throughout its service area. Organizations seeking volunteer help may submit requests through the online portal or by emailing news@cleco.com.

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is a regional energy holding company that conducts business operations through Cleco Power LLC, a regulated electric utility. The company owns eight generating units with a combined rated capacity of 2,676 megawatts and serves approximately 295,000 retail customers across Louisiana, while also supplying wholesale power within the state.

Additional information about Cleco and its community programs is available at www.cleco.com.