Community Investment Fund Accepting Grant Applications through January 31, 2026

October 31, 2025

Contact: Hannah Duell, Communications Specialist, (231) 932-4544, hduell@tclp.org

Traverse City, MI – Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is accepting Community Investment Fund Grant Applications for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.  Applications are accepted until January 31, 2026.

As a public power utility, TCLP is committed to investing in the community we serve.  The values and vision of the Community Investment Fund focus on the following objectives: Clean Energy Related Programs and Projects, Innovative Technology that supports environmental sustainability, and Natural Resources/Environmental Programs.  

“TCLP is a community-owned utility that is committed to investing back into the community it serves,” said Board member Elysha Davila. “We are excited to support initiatives that are aligned with TCLP’s vision and values to embrace environmental stewardship and foster a sustainable environment.”

Are you a nonprofit organization located within Traverse City Light & Power’s (TCLP) service territory or a contiguous township? Do you have a program or project that supports clean energy, innovative technology, or environmental sustainability that benefits the Traverse City community?

If so, we invite you to review the provisions and guidelines on our website at tclp.org/community-investment-fund and apply for TCLP’s Community Investment Fund (CIF). The CIF provides grants to support projects that foster environmental stewardship, innovation, and community well-being. Grant applications are accepted two times per year, from May 1 – July 31 and from November 1 – January 31.

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About Traverse City Light & Power

Serving the community since 1912, Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is a municipally owned utility serving Traverse City and its surrounding areas. Dedicated to reliability, sustainability, and innovation, TCLP provides energy and telecommunication services designed to meet the changing needs of its community. For more information, visit www.tclp.org.