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Consumers Energy Foundation Opens Call for 2026 Planet Award Letters of Intent JACKSON, Mich. , Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent for the 2026 Planet Awards, the Foundation's signature environmental grant program dedicated to preserving and restoring Michigan's land, water and air.
Letters of Intent are due by February 4, 2026. "The Consumers Energy Foundation is proud to invest in projects that enhance Michigan's natural resources for generations to come," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation. "We look forward to reviewing innovative, community driven proposals for the 2026 Planet Awards that will make a real, tangible difference across our state."
The Foundation's 2025 Planet Award grants totaled $500,000 and supported projects designed to restore habitats and strengthen environmental resilience across Michigan. Past recipients include City of Eastpointe, City of Parchment and Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities. Projects like these demonstrate the high-impact, community-centered environmental initiatives the Foundation seeks to support in 2026.
2026 Planet Award – Letter of Intent Details Organizations interested in applying for a 2026 Planet Award grant must submit a Letter of Intent by February 4, 2026.
Eligible organizations include: Michigan-based nonprofits Municipalities and public agencies Projects must focus on one or more of the following: Land preservation or restoration Water quality improvement 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 2024, the Consumers Energy Foundation, CMS Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $15 million in support of Michigan nonprofits and communities. For more information, visit consumersenergy.
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