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NEGAUNEE -- Negaunee City Manager Nate Heffron has announced a community contributions grants program for nonprofits for 2023.
The city will be accepting applications for the program until May 19.
Qualifications for the program include:
≤ Must be a nonprofit organization within city limits of Negaunee
≤ Funds must be expended to help the overall organization or public at large (cannot be for an individual)
≤ Cannot have received this grant the year prior
According to the program's press release, in total over $33 million have been given through this program since 2006.
"This is a great way to give back to our local non-profits," Heffron said. "They are the backbone (of) our community."
Funding for the program comes from the not-for-profit wholesale power provider and joint action agency WPPI Energy, which Negaunee is a member-owner.
A copy of 2023's community contributions grants program can be obtained at the city utilities department at city hall or online at cityofnegaunee.com.
Questions can be directed to City Treasurer Brian Downing at 906-475-7700, ext. 16.