Sharing Success Community Grants

Sharing Success Community Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Randolph Electric Membership Corporation
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: February 21, 2025

Summary

The Sharing Success Community Grants, supported by Randolph EMC and CoBank, aims to positively impact local communities in Randolph, Moore, Montgomery, Alamance, and Chatham counties. With a total funding of $20,000 available, qualifying organizations can apply for grants up to $2,000 for programs that address health, financial support, and educational advancement needs. This initiative reflects Randolph EMC's commitment to its People Helping People mission, fostering community support and engagement.

Overview

Sharing Success Community Grants Randolph EMC’s core values guide our philanthropic efforts, and our People Helping People (PHP) program is one example of how the cooperative is dedicated to making a positive, lasting impact on the communities we serve. The Sharing Success Community Grants Program is a special project of PHP, made possible through the generosity of CoBank, an industry lender. Community Grant funds are separate and apart from monthly member contributions to PHP. CoBank allocates $4 million annually to match cooperatives’ charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations in their local communities. This year, CoBank matched Randolph EMC’s donation of $10,000 to PHP to provide a total of $20,000 in grant funding for nonprofit agencies in Randolph, Moore, Montgomery, Alamance and Chatham counties. Qualifying organizations may apply for up to $2,000 in funding to implement programs or purchase the necessary equipment to facilitate programs that will make a positive impact in the communities where Randolph EMC member-owners reside. People Helping People is most effective when it focuses on helping people in need and providing support to community organizations that enjoy universal support among the members. Projects submitted for consideration should: Positively impact a significant number of community members, andMeet under- or unmet needs in any of the following areas:HEALTH & WELLBEING—meet basic human needs to ensure continued well-being;FINANCIAL SUPPORT—provide support for families in income-challenged situations; orEDUCATION ADVANCEMENT—provide or enrich learning opportunities for the community at-large.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.