Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors is honored to announce it has been awarded a grant from Alliant Energy in Wisconsin. This funding will directly support Pass It On's mission of connecting Wisconsin youth with mentors in the outdoors, providing opportunities for young people to experience hunting, fishing, and conservation through safe, hands-on activities.
"On behalf of everyone at Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, I sincerely thank Alliant Energy for their generous support. This investment will directly impact youth across Wisconsin by connecting them with mentors and providing meaningful, hands-on experiences in hunting, fishing, and conservation. By helping remove barriers to participation, they are playing a vital role in building confidence, life skills, and the next generation of conservationists," Dr. Scott Petrie, CEO, Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors.
Alliant Energy builds stronger communities through investments in organizations and the communities it serves in Iowa and Wisconsin.
"Our support helps expand handson mentoring programs that introduce youth to hunting, fishing and conservation in a safe, structured way," said Mikayla Krueger, senior community impact manager, Alliant Energy. "These experiences build confidence, life skills and a deeper understanding of conservation while opening doors for young people who may not otherwise have access to the outdoors."
About Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors: Founded in 2002, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing mentored hunting and fishing opportunities to youth who would otherwise lack access to the outdoors. Through a structured, safety-focused model, trained volunteer mentors guide young people from diverse backgrounds through hands-on experiences that build confidence, responsibility, and life skills.
Many of the youth served lack access to land, equipment, outdoor knowledge, or a family hunting and fishing tradition. By removing these barriers, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors fosters lifelong connections to wildlife and conservation — while helping recruit the next generation of hunters and anglers, the primary funders of wildlife management in North America.
At a time when youth are increasingly disconnected from nature, the organization's programs help counteract Nature Deficit Disorder by promoting time outdoors, physical activity, and a deeper understanding of where food comes from.
Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors aims to deliver mentored hunting and fishing opportunities in at least 40 states and Canada within the next four years. For more information, visit outdoormentors.org.
About Alliant Energy: Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) is a regulated, investor-owned energy company serving more than 1 million electric and 435,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy's mission is to deliver energy solutions and exceptional service to customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) are Alliant Energy's wholly owned subsidiaries. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow Alliant Energy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.