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Co-op Community Service Award

Michigan Electric Cooperative Association

Foundation Annual

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?

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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

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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