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PEC Community Grants

PEC UNITED CHARITIES INC

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

October 2, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

PEC Community Grants

Funder: Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)

Program Summary:
PEC awards grants twice a year to nonprofits within or surrounding its service territory in Texas Hill Country. Since launching in 2016, PEC has provided more than $363,000 in funding to more than 87 organizations.

Geographic Scope:

  • PEC service territory and surrounding areas in Texas Hill Country

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Within or surrounding PEC's service territory

    • Funding Focus Areas:

  • Technology projects

  • Capital improvements

  • Energy efficiency initiatives

    • Award Information:

  • Maximum per grant: $5,000

  • Frequency: Twice annually

  • Recent distribution: $33,000 awarded in latest round

  • Total distributed since 2016: More than $363,000 to 87+ organizations

    • Funding Source:
    Grants are funded exclusively through the Power of Change Program, a member donation initiative that allows PEC members to round their electric bill to the nearest dollar for charity. Average donation is approximately $6 per year.

    Contact Information:

  • Application portal: pec.coop/grants

  • Power of Change enrollment: pec.coop/change

  • Community Relations Manager: Celeste Mikeska

    • Program Background:
    PEC is committed to caring for the communities it serves. The grants support important projects by nonprofits working to better Texas Hill Country communities.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:
    1. Visit pec.coop/grants to access the application portal
    2. Submit application through online portal

    Deadline:

  • 11:59 p.m. on October 2 (annual deadline)

  • Program accepts applications twice per year

    • Required Information:
    No specific application materials detailed in provided content, but applicants should be prepared to describe:

  • Project details (technology, capital improvements, or energy efficiency focus)

  • How funds will be used

  • Nonprofit's mission and impact

    • Note: Detailed application requirements and narrative questions are not specified in the provided content. Contact PEC directly or visit pec.coop/grants for complete application materials.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsenergy-efficiencytechnology

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