Michigan public power utility Traverse City Light and Power has awarded two local agencies funds from the TCLP Community Investment Fund Program. This year’s awardees are Northwest Michigan College Foundation and the Women’s Resource Center.
The following submissions were approved at the Sept. 23, 2025, TCLP Board meeting:
- Northwest Michigan College Foundation – received partial funding in the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of LED lighting to replace 30+ year old gallery lighting fixtures in the Dennos Museum.
- Women’s Resource Center – request in the amount of $50,000 for the renovation of the WRC transitional home into nine separate energy-efficient apartments.
“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: Clean Energy Related Programs and Projects, Innovative Clean Energy Technology, and Natural Resources/Environmental Programs.
Grant applications are accepted two times per year, from the period of May 1 – July 31 and from November 1 – January 31.
