Operation Round Up® Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota service territory (Stearns, Todd, Morrison, Kandiyohi, Pope, and Douglas counties)

Program Purpose: Recognizes and supports local organizations, non-profits, and community groups that have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving their communities.

Award Details:

• Local Award: $500 prize and plaque to local winner
• Statewide Competition: Local winners are automatically entered into the statewide Minnesota Touchstone Energy Community Award competition
• Statewide Award: Additional $1,000 awarded to statewide winner
• Selection Timeline: Statewide winner selected at Minnesota Rural Electric Association's annual meeting in St. Paul every March

Focus Areas: Community service, non-profit work, social services, victim support services, military support, and community engagement

Eligibility: Non-profit organizations, community groups, and businesses operating within Stearns Electric's service territory

Selection Process:

• Applications reviewed by Operation Round Up coordinator
• Six finalists selected from applicant pool
• One local winner selected as Touchstone Energy Community Award recipient
• Local winner automatically entered for statewide consideration

Contact:

• Stearns Electric Association
• 700 Kraft Dr SE, Melrose, MN 56352-0040
• Phone: (800) 962-0655

Background: This is part of Stearns Electric's Operation Round Up® program, which uses member donations to support community organizations. The program recognizes organizations showing exceptional commitment to community service.