GREEN BAY — Wisconsin Public Service and We Energies — part of the WEC Energy Group — are contributing $1 million through their charitable foundations to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The foundations will provide grants to nonprofit organizations supporting front-line efforts — primarily hospitals, first responders and food pantries.

“At a time like this, our commitment to the safety and welfare of our employees and the communities we serve has never been more critical,” said Kevin Fletcher, president and CEO of WEC Energy Group.

To increase the impact of the relief effort, the foundations have earmarked $300,000 of the $1 million to match, dollar for dollar, personal donations made by employees to organizations fighting the effects of the pandemic.

Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for COVID-19 grants can find information on the WPS Foundation and the We Energies Foundation websites.