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Community Involvement

We make it a priority to give back and support our local communities. Aureon is dedicated to fostering growth and strengthening the fabric of our communities by providing grants and financial support. Additionally, our company-sponsored volunteer events throughout the year bring team members together to contribute their time and effort to our community. Explore all the various initiatives Aureon proudly supports to enhance our communities below.

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15,000

Awarded annually through scholarship programs
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5,000,000

Leveraged in funding for the economic development of rural communities.
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2,000,000

Donated to rural Iowa community nonprofits through the Aureon Charity Grant Program.
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40,000

Donated through AU cares to local charities.

Aureon Community Development Grant

Aureon supports community growth by inviting public and private non-profit agencies to submit quarterly grant proposals for community projects. Grants range from $1,500 to $5,000, helping fund tangible items and soft costs that advance charitable causes in eligible communities served by Aureon.

Eligible Communities: Albia, Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Audubon, Clive, Davenport, Des Moines, Dyersville, Fort Dodge, Grimes, Grinnell, Johnston, Newton, Norwalk, Pella, Pleasant Hill, Spencer, Tama, Toledo, Urbandale, Waterloo, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights.

Application Deadlines:
December 31st (Reviewed in January)
March 31st (Reviewed in April)
June 30th (Reviewed in July)
September 30th (Reviewed in October)

For assistance, email Giving@Aureon.com or call 515.777.7308.

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Charity Grant Program

Our Charity Grant Program provides financial aid to various public and private nonprofit agencies for tangible community-based projects to organizations in communities served by Aureon ITC Shareholders across rural Iowa.

Apply for a Charity Grant

Ripple Effect

In partnership with the Iowa Area Development Group (IADG), Aureon is proud to strengthen rural Iowa communities through economic development initiatives. Aureon has leveraged over $5 million in funding and support throughout rural Iowa communities, which include financial incentives, project coordination, location services, marketing, and education.

Learn More and Apply
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AU Cares

At Aureon, we are dedicated to being an integral part of the community by demonstrating our leadership in the area of corporate citizenship and contributions to the community. Our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we live and work. Au Cares, Aureon’s Corporate Social Responsibility committee, is responsible for dispersing corporate charitable contributions for Aureon and providing volunteer opportunities for our employees to give back to our communities. We recognize the importance of all charities and support many nonprofit agencies and community programs throughout the area.

Scholarship Program

Since 2003, the Aureon Network Services Scholarship Program has been committed to supporting students in rural Iowa communities who are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Each year, $15,000 in scholarships is awarded to help these future innovators achieve their academic goals. With over $157,000 in total scholarships awarded, this program continues to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

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