UCEMC Cares Grant Program

Program Funder: Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC)

Geographic Scope: Upper Cumberland region served by UCEMC (Jackson, Overton, Putnam, and Smith Counties in Tennessee, and northern DeKalb County, with fringe areas in Clay, Fentress, Macon, Pickett, White, and Wilson Counties)

Eligible Organizations:

• Local nonprofits
• Schools
• Community organizations
• Organizations serving the UCEMC service area

Program Overview

UCEMC Cares is a member-funded grant program. UCEMC members can voluntarily round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar, with the extra funds distributed to local nonprofits and community organizations.

Program Impact

• Since 2014: $2,250,092.28 contributed to local organizations
• Funds support projects that:
  • Feed families
  • Support students
  • Expand community programs
  • Meet urgent community needs

Membership Participation

Members who participate round up their bills (e.g., $87.60 bill rounds to $88.00; the $0.40 difference goes to UCEMC Cares).

Contact

To learn more or apply for a grant, visit https://www.ucemc.com/ucemc-cares/

Application Process

How to Apply:

1. Visit https://www.ucemc.com/ucemc-cares/
2. Review application requirements and guidelines
3. Complete grant application
4. Submit to UCEMC

Eligible Applicants:

• Nonprofits serving the UCEMC community
• Schools in the service area
• Community organizations

Note: Specific application materials and deadlines are available on the UCEMC Cares website.