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Boone Electric Community Trust Grants

Boone Electric Community Trust

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 1, 2026

54 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Boone Electric Community Trust Grants

Geographic Scope: Boone Electric Cooperative service area (Columbia, Missouri area)

Funding Focus: Community and economic development projects

What They Fund:

Community improvement projects

Economic and community development initiatives

Job creation and retention

Workforce skill development

Infrastructure improvements for health, safety, and medical care

School-related projects and activities (with principal approval)

What They Do NOT Fund:

Day-to-day operating expenses

Salaries

Capital campaigns

Multi-year funding requests

Eligibility:

Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits

One application per calendar year per organization, regardless of funding decision

Teachers, students, or volunteers requesting funding for school projects must have applications reviewed, approved, and signed by their school principal

Application Review Schedule:

Board reviews applications on the second Wednesday of: January, March, May, July, September, and November

Applicants are notified in writing once a decision is reached

Late or incomplete applications are held until the next funding cycle

Important Notes:

Incomplete applications will automatically be denied

The Trust reserves the right to request revised applications or additional information

Applications may be tabled for future consideration to gather more information

Final grant report required within six months of receiving funding

Contact Information:

Phone: 573-449-4181

Email: BECtrust@booneelectric.com

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 797, Columbia, MO 65205

Office: 1413 Rangeline St., Columbia, MO 65205

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Deadlines (all by 5 p.m.):

December 1

February 1

April 1

June 1

August 1

October 1

Required Documents to Submit:
1. Signed and dated completed Application for Organization
2. Completed Boone Electric Community Trust Financial Statement (included with application)
3. Copy of organization's 501(c)(3) letter from the Internal Revenue Service
4. Current list of Board Members with contact information (kept confidential, not used for marketing)
5. Appropriate bids/estimates/bills directly relating to the request (minimum two bids required)
6. No more than six additional single-sided pages of supporting information (brochures, letters, etc.) as appendix or attachment only

Submission Format Requirements:

Single-sided on 8.5" x 11" white paper

No staples, sticky notes, highlight marks, or color-coded graphics

Photos acceptable if included with application or final grant report

Do not submit photos of the application or grant report unless asked

Submission Methods:
1. Mail to: Boone Electric Community Trust, P.O. Box 797, Columbia, MO 65205
2. Email PDF or Word document to: BECtrust@booneelectric.com
3. If PDF or Word submission not possible, mail hard copy to address above

Post-Award Requirement:

Final Grant Report required within 6 months of receiving funding

Must include statement of expenses for completed project with receipts and invoices paid

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