Michigan nonprofits, municipalities and tribes in Consumers Energy's territory can apply any time for Consumers Energy Foundation grants (mostly $5,000-$50,000) for poverty relief, education and workforce, environment, downtown and neighborhood revitalization, small business growth and arts. Reviewed quarterly.
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.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
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
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