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
  • Involved in emergency situations
  • Provided community assistance during workday

Overview

Purpose: Recognizes co-op employees who were involved with an emergency situation and provided assistance to people in the community during the course of their workday.

Geographic Scope: Michigan electric co-ops

Eligibility:

  • Michigan electric co-op employees
  • Involved in emergency situations
  • Provided community assistance during workday

Award Details:

  • Amount: $100 per recipient
  • Additional Recognition: Award plaque and recognition at MECA's annual meeting

Background: This program began as a partnership between electric co-ops and local sheriff's departments and other law enforcement and "helping" agencies. It has proven helpful in many situations, with co-op employees using first aid and other special training and skills to help people in the community by reporting suspicious activities, fires, accidents and other emergencies, and even saving lives.

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 (typically April)

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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