Co-op Community Service Award
Funding Amount
$100
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Next expected
- March 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
From the program guidelines: “Nomination Deadline: March 15 (annually)”
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Other requirements
- Michigan electric co-op employees
- Outstanding volunteer service record
- Demonstrated commitment to community
Overview
Purpose: Recognizes outstanding co-op employees for their volunteer service and commitment to the principle of "Concern for Community."
Geographic Scope: Michigan electric co-ops
Focus Areas:
- Volunteer work in the community
- Community leadership
- Improving quality of life in communities
- Solidifying relationships between co-ops, members, and communities
Eligibility:
- Michigan electric co-op employees
- Outstanding volunteer service record
- Demonstrated commitment to community
Award Details:
- Amount: $100 per recipient
- Additional Recognition: Honored during MECA's annual meeting (typically April 9-11)
Background: As part of MECA's Good Neighbor Watch program, this award was established to recognize and honor the many co-op employees who provide outstanding community leadership. Much of the co-ops' long history in providing outstanding community leadership is accomplished through employee efforts.
Contact:
- MECA Office: 201 Townsend St., Suite 900, Lansing, MI 48933
- Phone: 517-351-6322
How to Apply
Application Process
Nomination Process:
- Nominations can be made by any Michigan electric co-op employee
- Guidelines and applications are available online
- Nomination Deadline: March 15 (annually)
Recognition Timeline:
- Award winners honored during MECA's annual meeting
What Michigan Electric Cooperative Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $100K
- Median grant
- $100K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Grawn, MI.
Example grants
Cooperative Family Fund Charity · Grawn, MI
Support for children when they lose an electric cooperative parent
$100K
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
Ready to apply for Co-op Community Service Award?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Co-op Community Service Award. Now let's win it.