The DTE Energy Foundation is inviting nonprofits across Michigan to submit project proposals for a grant that will support community transformation efforts as part of the Foundation’s Community Empowerment Awards program. $150,000 will be shared among the winning nonprofits.
Project proposals up to $50,000 are being accepted now through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16 on DTEFoundation.com.
“Transforming communities is a cornerstone of the DTE Foundation’s mission, with a focus on enhancing lives, meeting community needs and fostering vibrant neighborhoods,” said Rodney Cole, president, DTE Foundation. “We are thrilled to offer the Community Empowerment Awards for the second year. Last year’s responses highlighted a significant need for continued support in this area, and we are committed to addressing that need.”
Last year, five Detroit-based nonprofits received grant funding through the program, including The Konnection, Steen Foundation Inc., La Casa Guadalupana Corp., Better Way Detroit and All Things Women Inc.
The DTE Foundation transforms underserved and disinvested communities by enhancing safety, expanding positive opportunities, and providing supportive services for youth and families. Funding supports organizations and initiatives that focus on placemaking, positive family development and community-driven solutions.
Grants will be considered when meeting the following criteria:
- Applicants must be legally established 501(c)(3) public charities by the Internal Revenue Service and have the capacity to directly receive and manage the grant to be eligible.
- Fiduciary, fiscal sponsor payment arrangements and Type III supporting organizations are not eligible.
- The organization must be located in and directly benefit a project in Michigan.
- The DTE Foundation must be the majority contributor to the overall project.
- Submitted projects cannot be energy-related in any way.
- The organization must provide a long-term sustainability plan for any future needs of the project.
- The grantee must provide an annual report detailing the community impact of the grant.
- The organization must be willing to fulfill press release and grant presentation requests.