DTE Energy Foundation offers $150,000 in grants to nonprofits through Community Empowerment Awards program
The DTE Energy Foundation has announced a $150,000 grant program through its Community Empowerment Awards initiative, inviting Michigan nonprofits to submit project proposals for community transformation efforts. Individual grants up to $50,000 are available, with applications being accepted until May 16, 2025.
The program, now in its second year, focuses on supporting organizations that enhance safety, expand opportunities, and provide services for youth and families in underserved communities. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities located in Michigan, with projects directly benefiting local communities.
Key requirements include: the DTE Foundation must be the majority contributor, projects cannot be energy-related, organizations must provide long-term sustainability plans, and grantees must submit annual impact reports. Fiduciary arrangements and Type III supporting organizations are not eligible for funding.
La Fondazione DTE Energy ha annunciato un programma di sovvenzioni di $150.000 attraverso la sua iniziativa Community Empowerment Awards, invitando le organizzazioni no-profit del Michigan a presentare proposte di progetto per sforzi di trasformazione della comunità. Sono disponibili sovvenzioni individuali fino a $50.000, con scadenza per le domande fissata al 16 maggio 2025.
Il programma, ora al suo secondo anno, si concentra sul supporto delle organizzazioni che migliorano la sicurezza, ampliano le opportunità e forniscono servizi per i giovani e le famiglie nelle comunità svantaggiate. I richiedenti idonei devono essere enti di beneficenza pubblici 501(c)(3) situati nel Michigan, con progetti che beneficiano direttamente le comunità locali.
I requisiti chiave includono: la Fondazione DTE deve essere il principale contributore, i progetti non possono essere legati all'energia, le organizzazioni devono fornire piani di sostenibilità a lungo termine e i beneficiari devono presentare relazioni annuali sull'impatto. Gli accordi fiduciari e le organizzazioni di supporto di Tipo III non sono ammissibili per il finanziamento.
La Fundación DTE Energy ha anunciado un programa de subvenciones de $150,000 a través de su iniciativa Community Empowerment Awards, invitando a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro de Michigan a presentar propuestas de proyectos para esfuerzos de transformación comunitaria. Se ofrecen subvenciones individuales de hasta $50,000, y se aceptan solicitudes hasta el 16 de mayo de 2025.
El programa, que se encuentra en su segundo año, se centra en apoyar a las organizaciones que mejoran la seguridad, amplían las oportunidades y brindan servicios para jóvenes y familias en comunidades desatendidas. Los solicitantes elegibles deben ser organizaciones benéficas públicas 501(c)(3) ubicadas en Michigan, con proyectos que beneficien directamente a las comunidades locales.
Los requisitos clave incluyen: la Fundación DTE debe ser el principal contribuyente, los proyectos no pueden estar relacionados con la energía, las organizaciones deben proporcionar planes de sostenibilidad a largo plazo y los beneficiarios deben presentar informes anuales de impacto. Los acuerdos fiduciarios y las organizaciones de apoyo Tipo III no son elegibles para financiamiento.
DTE 에너지 재단이 커뮤니티 임파워먼트 어워드 이니셔티브를 통해 $150,000 규모의 보조금 프로그램을 발표하며, 미시간의 비영리 단체들이 지역 사회 변화를 위한 프로젝트 제안서를 제출하도록 초대하고 있습니다. 개별 보조금은 최대 $50,000까지 제공되며, 신청은 2025년 5월 16일까지 접수됩니다.
현재 2년 차에 접어든 이 프로그램은 안전성을 향상하고 기회를 확대하며, 소외된 지역 사회의 청소년과 가족을 위한 서비스를 제공하는 조직을 지원하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 자격을 갖춘 신청자는 미시간에 위치한 501(c)(3) 공공 자선 단체여야 하며, 지역 사회에 직접적인 혜택을 주는 프로젝트를 진행해야 합니다.
핵심 요건에는 DTE 재단이 주요 기부자가 되어야 하며, 프로젝트는 에너지 관련이 아니어야 하고, 조직은 장기 지속 가능성 계획을 제공해야 하며, 수혜자는 연간 영향 보고서를 제출해야 합니다. 신탁 계약 및 제3유형 지원 조직은 자금 지원을 받을 수 없습니다.
La Fondation DTE Energy a annoncé un programme de subventions de 150 000 $ dans le cadre de son initiative Community Empowerment Awards, invitant les organisations à but non lucratif du Michigan à soumettre des propositions de projets pour des efforts de transformation communautaire. Des subventions individuelles allant jusqu'à 50 000 $ sont disponibles, les candidatures étant acceptées jusqu'au 16 mai 2025.
Le programme, qui en est maintenant à sa deuxième année, se concentre sur le soutien aux organisations qui améliorent la sécurité, élargissent les opportunités et fournissent des services aux jeunes et aux familles dans des communautés défavorisées. Les candidats éligibles doivent être des œuvres de bienfaisance publiques 501(c)(3) situées dans le Michigan, avec des projets bénéficiant directement aux communautés locales.
Les exigences clés incluent : la Fondation DTE doit être le principal contributeur, les projets ne peuvent pas être liés à l'énergie, les organisations doivent fournir des plans de durabilité à long terme, et les bénéficiaires doivent soumettre des rapports d'impact annuels. Les arrangements fiduciaires et les organisations de soutien de type III ne sont pas éligibles au financement.
Die DTE Energy Stiftung hat ein Zuschussprogramm in Höhe von 150.000 USD im Rahmen ihrer Initiative Community Empowerment Awards angekündigt und lädt gemeinnützige Organisationen in Michigan ein, Projektvorschläge zur Transformation der Gemeinschaft einzureichen. Einzelne Zuschüsse von bis zu 50.000 USD sind verfügbar, die Anträge werden bis zum 16. Mai 2025 angenommen.
Das Programm, das sich nun im zweiten Jahr befindet, konzentriert sich darauf, Organisationen zu unterstützen, die die Sicherheit erhöhen, Chancen erweitern und Dienstleistungen für Jugendliche und Familien in benachteiligten Gemeinschaften bereitstellen. Berechtigte Antragsteller müssen 501(c)(3) öffentliche Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen mit Sitz in Michigan sein, deren Projekte direkt den lokalen Gemeinschaften zugutekommen.
Wichtige Anforderungen sind: Die DTE Stiftung muss der Hauptbeitragszahler sein, Projekte dürfen nicht energiebasiert sein, Organisationen müssen langfristige Nachhaltigkeitspläne vorlegen, und die Zuwendungsempfänger müssen jährliche Wirkungsberichte einreichen. Treuhandverhältnisse und unterstützende Organisationen vom Typ III sind nicht für eine Finanzierung berechtigt.
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Second year of DTE Foundation grant program offers community transformation-focused nonprofits opportunity to apply for funding to enhance communities across Michigan
Detroit, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DTE Energy Foundation announced today it 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.
Project proposals up to
“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.”
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.
About the DTE Energy Foundation:
The DTE Energy Foundation (Foundation) is the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy (DTE) with a strong legacy of community support and involvement. In 2024, the Foundation provided
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