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The Communities First Fund assists our PIE&G member communities with many projects for emergency medical groups, fire departments, youth organizations, law enforcement agencies, local charities and educational organizations.

The program is funded through the voluntary rounding up of your monthly or annual utility bill to the next highest dollar. This will average approximately 50 cents per roundup. These few cents can and do make a difference in the communities of our PIE&G service area.

Funds from the Communities First Fund are distributed by an all-volunteer board representing each of the 9 counties served by PIE&G. The volunteer board is appointed by the Directors of PIE&G and meet four times per calendar year.

Enrollment is voluntary. By enrolling in the Communities First Fund you join a majority of our PIE&G members in assisting their communities.

The mission of the PIE&G Communities First Fund is to disburse funds for the benevolent and philanthropic needs (i.e. humanitarian, youth, educational, and civic development) of individuals and organizations in the service area of Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op as determined by the Board of Directors.

GRANT GUIDELINES

  • Grants are limited to $10,000 annually for organizations and to $2,500 annually for individuals.
  • Applicants may not re-apply within 6 months of a previous application.
  • Organizations must submit financials statements, bylaws, and non-profit status with application.
  • Individuals must submit copies of previous federal income tax forms.
  • Grants are generally intended to benefit youth and for humanitarian, philanthropic, educational, and civic development purposes.

    • GRANT RESTRICTIONS

    The Fund does not make grants for:

  • Fundraising campaigns.
  • Administrative or general operating expenses, i.e. overhead, wages, utility expenses, professional/counsulting fees, etc.
  • Organizations strictly serving outside the 9 county service territory of PIE&G (Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Otsego, Oscoda, and Presque Isle).
  • Religious activities or programs serving specific religious groups or denominations. However, faith-based organizations may submit inquiries if the project falls within our guidelines and serves a broad segment of the population.
  • Individuals, except for scholarships, cultural or educational purposes.
  • Political campaigns.
  • Expenditures already incurred.
  • Endowment Funding.
  • For Profit organizations are excluded.




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