Consumers Energy Foundation Awards $50,000 for 2025 Put Your Town on the Map Winners
The Consumers Energy Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition, providing a total of $50,000 in grant funding for the winning projects. The three towns will receive $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 respectively to go toward their projects. "Consumers Energy is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our neighbors and communities," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation. "We're proud to invest in these initiatives that will strengthen community identity and improve public spaces." The winners are: Fowlerville (Livingston) — Developing a mural honoring hometown hero, Charlie Gehringer, a Baseball Hall of Fame inductee who played for the Detroit Tigers from 1924-1942. Watson Township (Allegan) — Supporting Seven Generations Park, a collaboration with the Anishinaabe (Gun Lake Tribe), Martin High School, and the township, featuring a natural area and veterans memorial. Manistee — Creating the Voices of...