Operation Round Up - Organization Grants

Organization Grant Application Process

Application Methods:
Applicants may:
1. Download and fill out the application form, then submit
2. Complete the online webform at cottonelectric.com/grant-applications

Important Note: If using the online webform, the application must be completed in one session—you cannot save and return later to complete it.

Step-by-Step Application Process:

1. Review Grant Guidelines before beginning application (available on website)

2. Prepare Required Documentation:
- IRS Form 501(c)(3) letter (if tax-exempt)
- W-9 form from IRS
- Most recent year financial statement
- Supporting documents (estimates, invoices showing itemized costs—up to 10 documents)
- Signed letter of support from school superintendent (if school-related application)
- Three references with contact information

3. Complete Application Form with the following information:
- Organization name
- Organization address (street, city, state, ZIP)
- Organization phone number
- Contact person name and title
- Email and phone of contact person
- Tax-exempt status (Yes/No) and attach 501(c)(3) letter if applicable
- W-9 form attachment
- Financial statement(s) attachment
- Number of individuals, families, or groups served in service counties last year
- Whether organization serves outside primary service counties (and where, if yes)
- Total grant amount requested
- Purpose of the grant request (describe in detail)
- Supporting documents (up to 10 files with itemized costs)
- List of other funding sources for this request
- How the organization measures program effectiveness
- Three references (name, company, email, phone, city, state)
- Signature of authorized representative

4. For School-Related Applications:
- Attach signed letter of support from school superintendent on school letterhead
- Required for: school applications, booster clubs, PTOs, school-related groups, teachers, and principals

5. Submit Application
- Online via webform: Complete in single session
- Or: Download, fill out, and submit

File Upload Specifications:

Review and Decision Timeline: