H.U.G.S. Program (Helping Us Give to Society)
Funding Amount
Varies (examples: $2,000 - $9,000)
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Non-profit organizations
Other requirements
- Organizations and programs within Pioneer Electric service territory
- Community infrastructure projects
- Youth programs
- Extension and educational programs
Overview
Pioneer Electric's community grant program funded through the recycling of materials like steel, aluminum, and copper taken out of service due to repair or rebuild. As funds become available, the cooperative seeks out projects within its service territory focused on impacting and improving communities.
Geographic Scope: Pioneer Electric service territory (Kansas, southwestern region)
Funding Focus Areas:
- Community infrastructure improvements (roof repairs, building renovations)
- Medical equipment and emergency services
- Education and technology programs (digital education tools, robotics camps, art programs)
- Youth development and enrichment programs
- Extension and 4-H programs
- Charitable organizations serving community needs
Recent Grant Examples:
- $2,000 to Grant County Extension for virtual education equipment
- $2,000 to Grant County EMS for medical equipment
- $9,000 to American Legion Post 79 for roof replacement
- $2,500 to Tiger Robotics Summer Camp (STEM education)
- $9,000 to Stevens County 4-H Council for building repairs
- $5,000 to Sullivan Elementary Art Program for classroom furniture and supplies
Eligibility:
- Organizations and programs within Pioneer Electric service territory
- Non-profit organizations
- Community infrastructure projects
- Youth programs
- Extension and educational programs
Contact Information: Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc, (620) 356-1211
What Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $13K
- Median grant
- $13K
- By dollars: Kansas 100%. Top recipient cities: Ulysses, KS.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community development
- Youth programs
- Robotics
- STEM education
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