TCEC: Operation Round Up Grant

TCEC: Operation Round Up Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: April 04, 2025

Summary

Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) offers the Operation Round Up program, a charitable initiative that allows members to round up their electric bills for community projects. This program supports nonprofits, schools, and emergency services within TCEC's service area in Oklahoma and Texas. Each participating meter contributes an average of $6 annually, significantly impacting local organizations. Grants are capped at $5,000 per organization, ensuring focused support for essential services and educational initiatives.

Overview

Who We Are Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Hooker, Oklahoma. We are a not-for-profit distribution cooperative owned and controlled by our members. We are proud to be owned and governed by those we serve, and we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all of our member-owners. Mission The mission of the TCEC Foundation involves accumulating and disbursing funds for charitable purposes within TCEC's service area. The foundation achieves its mission by providing funds to community-based organizations for charitable, educational, or emergency service purposes. Operation Round Up Operation Round Up is an ongoing charitable fundraising program to benefit worthwhile community projects. TCEC members who round up their electric bill to an even dollar amount donate those funds. While an individual member’s donation amounts to pocket change each month, the program allows TCEC to collect an average of $6 for each participating meter annually. Together, those donations add up. Operation Round Up supports community-based organizations for charitable, educational, or emergency services purposes. Disbursements annually per organization are limited to $5,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The service area encompasses Beaver, Texas, and Cimarron Counties in Oklahoma, Morton County, Kansas, and Sherman County, Texas.Disbursements may be made to:NonprofitsCommunity-based organizationsFire departments and other emergency servicesSchools

Ineligibility

Funds shall not be used to pay utility bills or go toward political campaigns.