CoBank Sharing Success Grant

Funder: Victory Electric Cooperative in partnership with CoBank (a national nonprofit cooperative bank)

Overview:
An annual grant program designed to support local nonprofit organizations in Victory Electric's service area. Victory Electric's governing board of trustees awards between 1 and 3 organizations from a capped pool of $30,000 annually. Over the last decade, Victory Electric has awarded $215,000 in total Sharing Success grants.

Geographic Scope:
Grant funds must benefit communities that receive electric service from Victory Electric. The applicant/organization's service area should align with or overlap with Victory Electric's service territory and membership.

Focus Areas:
Support for local nonprofit organizations serving rural Kansas communities and the public good.

Organization Eligibility

• 501(c)(3) charities are generally eligible
• Select non-501(c)(3) organizations may also be eligible, including:
  • Schools
  • Government organizations (counties, municipalities, agencies, or departments) as long as grant funding serves a public purpose and is consistent with Sharing Success guidelines
• NOT eligible:
  • Organizations that are political or religious in nature
  • Organizations that limit activities or services based on religious or political affiliation
  • Organizations that discriminate for any reason

Use of Funds

• Grant funding must be used within 12 months of award
• Quarterly progress reports required
• Final report on project outcomes required
• Victory Electric reserves the right to use photos and information about the grant award in publicity

Past Recipients (2012-2025)

2020 - Dodge City Salvation Army
2020 - New Chance Inc.

Application Process

Application Period: January 5 - March 2 (annual)

Application Requirements:

• Complete online application form
• All applications must be complete and submitted through the online application process
• Incomplete applications will not be considered

Selection Process:

• Victory Electric personnel review applications for completeness
• Qualifying applications are submitted to an external selection committee of impartial judges
• Judges evaluate based on application criteria
• Winners are notified

Note: Non-discrimination statement applies - all applicants considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or existence of a physical handicap.