ECONOMIC PROGRESS

Grant program by

DTE ENERGY FOUNDATION

Arts and Culture NonprofitsCommunity and Economic Development ProgramsEducation NonprofitsEnvironmental Conservation GroupsFood BanksHuman ServicesSocial ServicesWorkforce Development Initiatives

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$15,250

Grant Range

-$2,500$667,000

States & Territories

Michigan

Align with the foundation's stated priorities and timing (quarterly themes) and pursue relationship-based routes: partner with or get introduced by local intermediaries (community foundations, United Way), participate in local coalitions and public initiatives tied to DTE projects, and time outreach to the quarter focused on the relevant priority; unsolicited proposals are unlikely to be accepted despite visible contact info.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

Rodney E Cole Sr

CHAIR, PRESIDENT, & DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT

3132354000
ONE ENERGY PLAZA 1535 WCB, DETROIT, MI 48226

DTE Foundation grants are invitation-only (Q1 Education & Employment; Q2 Community Transformation/Economic Progress; Q3 Human Needs/Arts & Culture; Q4 Environment). The foundation does not accept unsolicited letters or proposals.

General Contact

General Contact

This contact form does not act as a grant application.

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024