Grant Writing
In just six years, Clean Energy Coalition has assembled more than $55 million in Michigan-focused clean energy projects, drawing from private contributions, foundations and government grants. In fact, grant writing for public and nonprofit agencies, and select private entities, is one of our specialties.
For partners and stakeholders committed to spending less on energy and using fewer fossil fuels and more renewable energy, our professional staff provides turnkey grant writing services including grant source research, program design, needs assessment, budgeting and final submission packages.
To help you meet program goals, requirements and deadlines, we also provide a range of program management services, including project design and implementation.
Since our 2005 launch, we’ve secured grant funding from a variety of sources, including:
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- U.S. Department of Energy
- State of Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
- State of Michigan Department of Transportation
- Michigan Public Service Commission
- City of Ann Arbor
- City of Dearborn
- Monroe County
- Private foundations
Service Contact Information
Jenny Oorbeck
Communities, Division Manager
734.585.5720 x18
jenny@cec-mi.org
Successes
PACE: Property Assessed Clean Energy – Managing a $4 million project to develop and implement an energy program for the City of Ann Arbor. Initially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant. Targeted for August 2012 completion.
Cities of Promise – This $6.1 million project is utilizing $4.4 million in Michigan Public Service Commission funds to develop a clean energy framework in Michigan’s eight Cities of Promise. Services include comprehensive technical assistance and financial support for energy efficiency upgrades to municipal facilities and the installation of renewable energy projects. Targeted for 2012 completion.
