Great Lakes Energy Cooperative

Great Lakes Energy Cooperative is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal government awards since November 19, 2004. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, it has been awarded both federal contract and grant sub-awards. While the organization's most recent federal contract award dates back to September 19, 2011, it has continued to participate in federal grant programs as a sub-recipient. Great Lakes Energy Cooperative's involvement in federal programs suggests it provides services related to energy and infrastructure development, likely focusing on rural or underserved communities.

The organization has recently been involved in sub-grant awards under the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CCPF), administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. These sub-awards, received through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, aim to carry out critical capital projects that directly enable work, education, and health monitoring in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The CCPF program focuses on improving communities' physical and remote connectivity by investing in capital assets, addressing needs exacerbated by the pandemic, and serving underserved or unserved populations. Great Lakes Energy Cooperative's participation in this program indicates its capacity to implement infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity and support essential services in its service area, likely contributing to the development of broadband or other critical infrastructure that facilitates remote work, education, and health monitoring capabilities.