DTE Energy Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The DTE Energy Foundation supports arts and culture, community transformation, economic progress, education, employment, the environment and human needs in Michigan.
IP TAKE: This is an accessible corporate funder with a well-established grantmaking program that can be approached by both new and well-established organizations for support. DTE runs an open online application program. Due dates vary by program.
PROFILE: Established in 1986, the DTE Energy Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. This is the charitable arm of the DTE, a local energy company, and is one of the largest foundations in the state. The foundation focuses “on the opportunities that are closely aligned with our six areas of giving and where our support can accomplish statewide growth and progress.” It funds local efforts for arts and culture, community transformation, economic progress, education and employment, the environment and human needs.
The DTE Energy Foundation supports arts and culture programs that provide free performances to increase access to the arts. Human needs grants in the past have helped serve meals to seniors in need. Community transformation grants spur neighborhood revitalization and support local parks. Economic progress grants fund events to boost the local economy. Grants for education and employment often serve youth, while environmental grants help plant trees and preserve resources.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $100,000, with grantmaking focusing on the state of Michigan. Past local grantees include the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, Arise Detroit and ArtPrize Grand Rapids. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. It has an online application system and different deadlines based upon interest area. Direct general questions to the staff at 313-235-4000 or via online form.
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