By Consumers Energy Foundation
The Consumers Energy Foundation is strengthening its commitment to Michigan’s environment by announcing new plans to provide $500,000 to nonprofits for projects aiming to preserve, restore and protect Michigan’s natural resources.
The first Planet Awards will provide as much as $250,000 to two or more Michigan nonprofits aiming to make a positive impact on the state’s land, water, or air.
“Consumers Energy is dedicated to ensuring Michigan has world-class natural resources that will continue to make our state a destination for people to live and work for generations to come,” said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation. “We are excited to support ideas aiming to protect Michigan’s natural beauty for today and the future.”
The award recipients will be announced on Earth Day, April 22. Grant seekers can submit proposals through the Consumers Energy Foundation’s online application system by noon March 18.
The ideal recipients will serve a clearly defined need to restore, preserve or protect Michigan’s environment and plan to achieve specific, measurable outcomes. Eligibility requirements are available in the Consumers Energy Foundation’s online request for proposal.
The Planet Awards are the first of three $500,000 grant allocations in 2019, totaling $1.5 million. Additional requests for proposals will be announced later in the year for the People Awards and Prosperity Awards.
