Good¢ents Program

Good¢ents Program

Overview: A voluntary round-up program funded by GVEA members who round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar. Since its inception on March 1, 2011, the program has distributed over $1.3 million in grants to Interior nonprofits.

Geographic Scope: GVEA service territory (Interior Alaska). Organizations based outside the service territory can apply if their projects positively impact community members in GVEA's service area.

Eligibility:

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations

Must meet Good¢ents funding criteria

Projects or programs within GVEA's service territory

Award Amount: Up to $15,000 within a 12-month period per organization

Funding Categories:

Disaster relief (emergency food, clothing, shelter, medical care, cleanup, reconstruction)

Community service (public safety, health care, education, self-sufficiency, basic human needs)

Economic development

Educational and leadership programs, civic responsibility, youth programs

Environmental and agricultural education and research

Funding Criteria:

Special or emergency need

Financial need

Supplemental funding

Potential benefit to Interior residents and communities

Level of community support

Fiscal and administrative capability

Tangible results within specified timeline

Does NOT Fund:

Political or religious purposes

Utility bills

Organized labor activities

Fundraising or fund drives

Advertising

Ongoing operational expenses, including payroll

Application Deadlines: Applications are due quarterly on the last day of January, April, July, and October.

Contact: Call (907) 452-1151 or email GVEA

Board of Trustees: Six-member volunteer board reviews applications quarterly