May 1, 2021
ONAWAY Members of Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op continue giving generously through their voluntary round-up of change on their electric and natural gas billings to assist area community organizations and individuals. These member contributions to the PIE&G Communities First Fund enable grants and scholarships in their local communities within PIE&G’s service area.
PIE&G Communities First Fund recently awarded $10,797 in local grants and $13,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors.
At their March meeting, the PIE&G Communities First Fund board of directors finalized review of applications and made awards of $9,684. In April, the board made one award of $1,113. In addition, the board approved 12 $1,000 scholarships and two additional scholarships at $500 each that were awarded to local high school students. The following is a list of recipients by county.