Consumers Energy Awards $50,000 to fund small Michigan community projects
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JACKSON, MI A total of $50,000 was awarded to small Michigan communities in Oscoda, Livingston and Gratiot county.
Consumers Energy Foundation’s Put Your Town on the Map competition pushed small communities of populations of up to 10,000 people to develop project ideas designed to make smaller Michigan communities a better place to live and work, officials said.
A panel of judges chose the three winning projects Wednesday, April 14.
The three winning projects are:
First Place for $25,000: Comins Township - Funding will be used to create a diverse public square designed for community events and tourism promotion.
After the relaunch of the Consumers Energy Foundation’s “Put Your Town on the Map” competition in February, one area city is in the running to receive a grant for a project to build their community.
The Jackson-based electric company announced that Marshall is one of 10 finalists in Michigan that could receive up to $25,000 in the grant, half of the money available in the competition. There are two other prizes of $15,000 and $10,000 for the top three cities.
The Put Your Town on the Map competition provides grants through the Consumers Energy Foundation for cities and villages that have a population of up to 10,000 people that have projects that can build strong communities.
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