TCLP Community Investment Fund Fall Awardees
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Contact: Hannah Duell, Communications Specialist, (231) 932-4544, hduell@tclp.org
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Traverse City Light and Power (TCLP) awards four local agencies funds from the TCLP Community Investment Program. This year’s Community Investment Program awardees are Child and Family Services, Human Nature School, TART Trails, and Groundwork. The following submissions were approved at the Tuesday, October 8, 2024, TCLP Board meeting:
- Child and Family Services – request in the amount of $30,000 for an innovative nature-based energy education outdoor play area for children.
- Human Nature School – request in the amount of $8,576 to support an environmental education outreach program for two Traverse City Area Public Schools.
- TART Trails – request in the amount of $10,000 towards the purchase of trailside plan identification to elevate the voices of the indigenous neighbors.
- Groundwork – received partial funding in the amount of $6,000 to support the Youth Clean Energy Workshop program.
“We are thrilled to support these organizations and help bring their projects and programs to life,” said Elysha Davila, Chairperson of the Community Investment Fund (CIF) Ad Hoc Committee. “As a community-owned utility, Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is committed to reinvesting in the community we proudly serve, ensuring our resources make a lasting, positive impact.”
The Community Investment Fund assists non-profit organizations, focusing on three key areas: Community Development, Energy-Related Educational Programs, and Natural Resources/Environment. Grant applications are accepted two times per year from the period of May 1 – July 31 and from November 1 – January 31.
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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 tclp.org.