The Consumers Energy Foundation is currently accepting letters of intent for the 2022 Planet Awards.
Donor Name: Consumers Energy Foundation
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 02/11/2022
Size of the Grant: $250,000
Details:
The Foundation is seeking letters of intent to support projects improving Michigan’s environment in the following categories:
- Land – The Consumers Energy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that aim to protect, preserve, and restore land in Michigan.
- Water – their freshwater and lakes demand great care. Therefore, they support nonprofit organizations seeking to preserve and improve water quality in their Great Lakes, and our freshwater bodies that flow into them.
- Air – they support nonprofit organizations seeking to reduce carbon in Michigan’s air, and improve air quality.
Funding Information
The Planet Awards will provide as much as $250,000 to two or more Michigan nonprofits ($500,000 total) aiming to make a positive impact on the State’s land, water or air.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, all applicants for the Planet Awards must meet the following criteria:
- Candidates must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or municipality;
- Candidates must operate in Michigan, or have a project that benefits Michigan;
- The project must impact a territory that is served by Consumers Energy;
- Funds cannot be used to enhance or improve Consumers Energy property;
- Preference will be given to projects where the Consumers Energy Foundation will
be a majority contributor to the overall funding; - Award recipients are expected to attend any required check presentation event or grant announcement at the Consumers Energy Foundation’s discretion (may be virtual);
- Grantees must provide data illustrating positive impact to Michigan’s environment on an annual basis until completion of the project or beyond; and
- Candidates must provide information on any ongoing maintenance requirements necessary to maintain project benefits and how those needs will be met.
For more information, visit 2022 Planet Awards.