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 Our mission at Traverse City Light & Power (Light & Power) is to provide safe, reliable electricity at the lowest rates in the area. At the same time, we have a responsibility to invest our resources in the community we serve, with the goal of helping to make our town a better place to live. One way we do that is through the Community Investment Fund (CIF). Each year, Light & Power allocates a small amount of funds to the CIF for the purpose of providing assistance to non-profit organizations in the Light & Power service area.
OUR VALUES AND VISION
The vision of the CIF is to enhance the quality of life in the Traverse City area by supporting the values that are commonly shared in our community. Traverse City Light & Power charitable contributions are focused on three key areas:
•Community Development -- Public infrastructure programs and other projects that provide a direct benefit to our customers and the people of the Traverse City area, with an emphasis on programs and projects within our service area.
•Energy-Related Educational Programs -- Programs and projects that educate people of all ages about current and future energy sources, and the financial benefit of energy conservation.
•Natural Resources -- Programs and projects aimed at maintaining and improving the quality of natural resources, and supporting a sustainable environment in the Traverse City area.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND GUIDELINES
Funds are generally awarded to foster and further the above values and vision to non-profit organizations or groups for specific educational, environmental and community development purposes. The requesting organization must reside in the Traverse City area, be nonprofit (i.e. be exempt from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code) and operate for public purposes.
Preference is given for CIF requests that:
•Are one time in nature, rather than ongoing
•Benefit a large number of people
•Leverage funds from other sources
•Help programs increase their capacity to deliver services
The CIF does not provide support to:
•Individuals (including those seeking direct scholarships)
•Political parties, organizations or activities
•Religious organizations for religious (denominational) purposes
•Student group trips
•National or international organizations, unless they are providing benefits directly to our service-area residents
HOW TO APPLY
The Council of Michigan Foundations' Common Grant Application forms and instructions are available to download & print (PDF 121KB), or at the Light & Power administrative offices located at 1131 Hastings Street, Traverse City, MI 49686. A completed application form must accompany all requests. Please submit requests to:
Traverse City Light & Power
Community Investment Fund
1131 Hastings Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Attn:Jim Cooper, Key Accounts & Marketing Manager
Grant applications are accepted at any time throughout the year, and are reviewed by the Light & Power Board of Directors twice per fiscal year, usually in October and February. Therefore, applications need to be in to Light and Power by October 1 for consideration in the fall and by February 1 for consideration in the winter.
Application Format
1. All requests must be in writing and should be directed to the Traverse City Light & Power Community Investment Fund
2. Requests should include a cover letter, brief summary of the request, supporting documentation and a completed grant application form. Please keep requests brief and to the point.
3. Requests initiated by telephone will not be acted upon until a written request is received.
4. Requests initiated by facsimile are discouraged.
5. Send only one copy of your request.
GRANT PARTNERS
Traverse City Area Public Schools
The Watershed Center
Grand Traverse Conservation District
Tart Trails
Heritage Center
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