Originally uploaded May 25th, reloaded July 28th.Chris Holman welcomes Patricia Hinojosa, Senior Foundation Program Manager, DTE Energy Foundation at DTE Energy, Detroit, Michigan.What is the 2026 Community Empowerment Awards: Critical Repairs Program? Tell the Michigan business community about the areas of focus, especially Housing Stability and Transportation Access?What is the DTE Foundation offering? Who has benefited in the past? How can interested organizations apply?The proposal submission window will open from May 25 through July 3, 2026. Organizations can go to empoweringmichigan.com/community-empowerment-awards/TE Energy Foundation invites nonprofits to apply for 2026 Community Empowerment AwardsGrant Program Advances Housing Stability and Transportation Access Through Critical RepairsDetroit, Mi. (May 18, 2026) – The DTE Energy Foundation (Foundation) today announced it is inviting qualified nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for the 2026 Community Empowerment Awards: Critical Repairs Program, an initiative designed to support community members experiencing housing instability and transportation barriers across Michigan in DTE’s service territories.Through this open call, the Foundation works to promote safe, stable housing that honors individual dignity and to eliminate transportation barriers that impede access to basic human needs (including, but not limited to, employment, access to health care and other essential services). Awards of up to $30,000 per organization will be made in each focus area.“The DTE Foundation is committed to removing barriers that prevent individuals and families from living safely and with dignity,” said Rodney Cole, president, DTE Foundation. “By supporting initiatives that address home safety and transportation limitations, we are helping nonprofits deliver solutions that create stability, open doors to opportunity and strengthen the communities we live and serve.” About the DTE Energy FoundationThe DTE Energy Foundation (Foundation) is the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy (DTE) with a strong legacy of community support and involvement.