Michigan Gas Utilities (WEC Energy Group)For nonprofitsOnly in Michigan
Michigan Gas Utilities supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Michigan Gas Utilities service area in Michigan working on community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education and environment. Applications are accepted through an online portal with quarterly deadlines (January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31), and an organization can receive funding once per calendar year.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
Qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization located in the area served by the company (the Michigan Gas Utilities service area in Michigan)
Project in a funding area: community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education, environment
Not funded: fraternal, religious or political organizations; trips, tours, pageants or athletics; team or extracurricular school events
Funding once per calendar year
How to apply
Review the eligibility guidelines on the charitable giving page
Create a Blackbaud account (required for all applicants since July 1, 2026) and apply for a program, project or capital grant or a sponsorship grant online
Submit by a quarterly deadline: January 31, April 30, July 31 or October 31
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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We Energies charitable giving (We Energies Foundation)
We Energies (WEC Energy Group)For nonprofitsOnly in Wisconsin, Michigan
We Energies supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in We Energies' service area in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula working on community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education and environment. Applications are accepted through an online portal with quarterly deadlines (January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31), and an organization can receive funding once per calendar year.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
Qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization located in the area served by the company (We Energies' service area in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula)
Project in a funding area: community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education, environment
Not funded: fraternal, religious or political organizations; trips, tours, pageants or athletics; team or extracurricular school events
Funding once per calendar year
How to apply
Review the eligibility guidelines on the charitable giving page
Create a Blackbaud account (required for all applicants since July 1, 2026) and apply for a program, project or capital grant or a sponsorship grant online
Submit by a quarterly deadline: January 31, April 30, July 31 or October 31
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Consumers Energy Foundation grants
Consumers Energy (CMS Energy)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Michigan
The Consumers Energy Foundation funds Michigan nonprofits, municipalities and tribal governments for people (poverty, education, workforce readiness), planet (land, water and air) and prosperity (neighborhood revitalization, job growth and small business development, arts and culture). Most grants are $5,000 to $50,000, there are no deadlines, and the board reviews proposals quarterly.
What you get
Most grants $5,000 to $50,000
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, a municipality, or a federally recognized tribal government
Operates in Michigan or has a project benefiting Michigan, in an area served by Consumers Energy (mainly the Lower Peninsula)
Not funded: energy-related projects (infrastructure, lighting, solar, efficiency, bill assistance), fraternal or political groups, individual K-12 schools, sports teams or events
How to apply
Check your project against the What We Fund qualifications on the grant seekers page
Use the matching People, Planet or Prosperity application link to apply (no deadlines)
Proposals are reviewed quarterly; call 517-788-0432 with questions
Checked against Consumers Energy (CMS Energy)'s own page on October 16, 2026.
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Consumers Energy surplus equipment and furniture donations
Consumers Energy (CMS Energy)For nonprofitsOnly in Michigan
When Consumers Energy upgrades equipment or office furniture, it donates usable items to eligible nonprofits in its Michigan service territory through its Investment Recovery Center in Jackson. Nonprofits request items with an online in-kind donation form; pickup is generally required and availability is not guaranteed.
What you get
Donated surplus equipment and furniture (value varies)
Who qualifies
Eligible nonprofit located within Consumers Energy's Michigan service territory
Pickup is generally required from the Investment Recovery Center in Jackson, Michigan
How to apply
Fill out the in-kind donation request form on the Corporate Giving page, describing the items and quantities you need
If approved, arrange pickup from the Investment Recovery Center in Jackson
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Rewarding Responders grants (We Energies, WPS, Minnesota Energy Resources, Michigan Gas Utilities)
WEC Energy GroupFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota
WEC Energy Group's utility foundations offer Rewarding Responders grants of up to $2,000 to county, local and volunteer fire, law enforcement and rescue agencies in their service areas for lifesaving equipment (AEDs, thermal cameras, gas detectors, protective gear) and professional development. The We Energies Foundation awards $150,000 a year; applications are accepted May 1 to June 15 and winners are notified by August 31. Wisconsin Public Service, Minnesota Energy Resources and Michigan Gas Utilities run the same grant with a June 15 deadline.
What you get
Up to $2,000
Who qualifies
County, local and volunteer fire, law enforcement and rescue agencies (nonprofit or government) providing emergency response in the company's natural gas or electric service area
Special, one-time safety projects; equipment must stay with the department at least five years
Not funded: generators, buildings, large vehicles, real estate, software, promotional items, travel, stipends or meals
2026 recipients are ineligible for the 2027 cycle; one application per organization
How to apply
Prepare an organization and project budget, project description, impacts and timeline
Apply online for your utility's Rewarding Responders grant between May 1 and June 15
Winners are notified by August 31; questions to foundation@we-energies.com or 414-221-2107
Checked against WEC Energy Group's own page on October 16, 2026.
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