JACKSON, Mich., July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers
Energy Foundation is highlighting its commitment to Michigan's businesses and communities by
providing $500,000 to nonprofit
organizations through its first Prosperity Awards.
"Consumers Energy is dedicated to ensuring Michigan businesses and communities are
growing and thriving," said Brandon
Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.
"There is no shortage of great ideas to help Michigan prosper, and we are proud to help
them come to life through our Prosperity Awards. We look forward to
helping Michigan continue to be a
great place to live, work and innovate."
Nonprofit organizations should submit letters of intent by
Aug. 9. Full award eligibility
requirements are available in the Consumers Energy Foundation's
online request. Projects can fall into three categories in support
of Michigan economic
development:
- Neighborhood Revitalization – Supporting projects to revitalize
neighborhoods, commercial corridors, encourage downtown
development, and create sustainable and affordable housing.
- Entrepreneurs – Supporting projects and programs that assist
Michigan's entrepreneurs and
business incubators.
- Arts and Culture –Supporting nonprofits across the state to
enrich the lives of Michigan's
residents through community arts and culture.
The letter of intent is the first step in a two-step application
process. The Consumers Energy Foundation will evaluate all
submittals and select the top applicants to be invited to submit a
full application by Sept. 5.
In April, the Foundation contributed $500,000 to three Michigan organizations to support
environmental projects as part of its first Planet Awards.
Additional plans for the first People Awards will be announced
later this year.
The Consumers Energy Foundation is Consumers Energy's charitable
arm. The Consumers Energy Foundation enables communities to thrive
and grow by investing in what's most important to Michigan – its people, our planet and
Michigan's prosperity.
In 2018, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy and
its employees and retirees contributed more than $18.5 million to Michigan nonprofits. The Consumers Energy
Foundation uses shareholder funds, along with contributions from
employees and retirees, to support nonprofit organizations across
Michigan. For more information,
visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/foundation.
Consumers Energy, Michigan's
largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy
(NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7
million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower
Peninsula counties.
For more information about Consumers Energy, go
to www.ConsumersEnergy.com.
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