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Consumers Energy Foundation launches Community Impact Awards with Grants up to $20,000 JACKSON, Mich. , Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation is introducing a new grant opportunity to support local organizations and expand their reach to include more recipients across communities.
The Foundation is launching the Community Impact Awards, a grant that will support community-led programs and nonprofit organizations in their mission to invest, uplift, and improve neighborhoods and communities. With 25 grants of up to $20,000 awarded, this grant expands opportunities for local organizations and broadens the impact of lives touched.
"This program recognizes that meaningful community progress often starts with local ideas and the people closest to the need," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation. "By creating this new grant opportunity, we are broadening access to funding and helping move good ideas forward." Applications are open now through September 15.
Community-led nonprofit organizations of all sizes are encouraged to apply. For full eligibility requirements, applicants can view the application and apply here. The Community Impact Awards will be offered in place of the former Prosperity Signature Award, maintaining a total investment of $500,000.
The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider. The Foundation contributes to the growth and strengthening of Michigan communities by investing in what's most important — our people, our planet and Michigan's prosperity.
In 2025, the Consumers Energy Foundation, CMS Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $17 million in support of Michigan nonprofits and communities. For more information, visit consumersenergy. com/foundation .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and local governments operating in Michigan or with a project that benefits Michigan, serving a community or having a project within an area served by Consumers Energy. Successful proposals will demonstrate strong community support, clear project plans, measurable outcomes, and collaboration with community partners. Community-led nonprofit organizations of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000 (25 grants awarded). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Impact Awards are due September 15, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Impact Awards is funded by Consumers Energy Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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