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Coast Electric Community Trust (CECT) Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Coast Electric Community Trust (CECT) Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants

Focus Areas: Community development, youth programs, environmental projects, and community improvement initiatives

Geographic Scope: Areas served by Coast Power Association and Coast Electric members

Overview:
Funding pool sourced by Coast Power Association members who round up their utility bills. Supports community projects implemented by grant recipients. Past projects include:

  • Project Pollinator: Wildflower community garden and butterfly waystation in Poplarville

  • A Blues Chronicle: Youth arts program teaching marionette making, carpentry, painting, and blues history storytelling

  • Community gardens and environmental initiatives

  • Youth arts and cultural programs
  • Award Examples: 50 projects funded in 2021-2022

    Application Cycle: Runs semi-annually during August 1-31 and February 1-28

    Contact:

  • Phone: (228) 897-4841

  • Email: info@mgccf.org

  • Address: Knight Nonprofit Center, 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B-150, Gulfport, MS 39503
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Applicants should use the GCCF grants and scholarships portal
    • Applications accepted August 1-31 and February 1-28 annually
    • Online application system available at portal

      Required Materials

    • As specified in the online portal application

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programscommunity-developmentenvironmentartscommunity-gardens

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