Funding Amount

Up to $700

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Family Fund

Funder: Central Electric Cooperative Inc (PA, US)

Geographic Scope: CEC service territory in Western Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Forest, Mercer, and Venango counties)

Program Type: Member-to-member assistance program funded by unclaimed capital credits and donations through the Round-Up Program

Purpose

Assists families or individuals in need who have their permanent residence on CEC lines with help paying electric bills during financial hardship.

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a CEC member for at least six months
  • Must have been eligible for Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
  • Must have received a current disconnection notice
  • If LIHEAP funds went to a different utility, proof is required (applicant still eligible for Family Fund)

    Award Information

  • Maximum Amount: $700
  • Award amount depends on the disconnection notice amount but will not exceed $700

    Contact Information

  • Phone: 800-521-0570
  • Address: P.O. Box 329, Parker, PA 16049

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Contact CEC Member Services at 800-521-0570
2. Speak with staff about your financial hardship situation
3. Provide required documentation as requested

What Central Electric Cooperative Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2022
2
Total given
$12K
Median grant
$5,750
Range
$5,300–$6,200
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicora, PA; Easy Brady, PA.

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IRS Form 990-PF, 2022. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

hardship

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