When your small change can make a BIG difference
Operation Round Up® is a charitable program unique to electric cooperatives that is designed to provide financial assistance to local nonprofit organizations and community projects.
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Quarterly Application Deadlines
February 15
May 15
August 15
November 15
Awards will be announced following the above deadlines in mid-March, mid-June, mid-September, & mid-December.
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Apply for a grant through Operation Round Up®
Starting November 16, 2025, paper applications will not longer be accepted. The Operation Round Up® grant application process will be available online and the paper option removed for grants beginning in 2026.
The new application process requires the creation of a free account to help manage the grant program and allow applicants to modify submissions as needed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to have the following information handy when submitting an application. Some of these items are required to be uploaded to complete the application process. Applications NOT containing the required documentation MAY be denied consideration for funding.
✓ Explanation of proposed program or project sufficiently detailed to address the evaluation factors set forth in the grant guidelines
✓ Budget detailing all sources and uses of funds for proposed program or project
✓ Copy of IRS 501(c)3 letter, IRS Form 990 (most recent), IRS EIN# letter or other evidence of status as nonprofit or government entity
✓ Statement(s) reflecting financial status; last annual and current year-to-date. If no formal statement is available it can be informal detailing revenue, source of revenue, program expenditures, administrative expenses and cash/assets on hand