Good Neighbor Watch Award
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.
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