Consumers Energy Foundation

The Consumers Energy Foundation supports Michigan communities through grants that promote environmental stewardship, economic development and human needs.

planet neighborhood money

Assets: $30M · Annual Giving: $10M+ · Est. 1989

Website (517) 788-0550

Funding Priorities

Money

Workforce DevelopmentCommunity Investment(Asset Building)Economic Opportunity(Economic Mobility)

Planet

Clean Air & Water(Air Quality)Environmental Health(Environmental Justice)

Leadership

Carolyn Bloodworth

executive

The Journey

25 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore4 resources

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups12 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyStrengthening Community Services GrantsThis federal bill would improve a program that gives money to local groups that help families with low incomes. These groups offer things like job training, housing help, and emergency assistance in your community.

PolicyDownpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025The Downpayment Toward Equity Act is a federal bill that would help first-time homebuyers — especially those from communities that have faced barriers to homeownership — with money for a down payment so they can buy their first home.

PolicyRetirement Savings for EveryoneThis federal bill creates a retirement savings plan for all workers, even if your job does not offer one. It helps make sure you and your family can save money for when you are older and ready to stop working.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating1 resource

Focus Areas

Workforce Development Asset Building Economic Mobility Air Quality Environmental Justice

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