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Small Change Makes a Big
Difference
It's only small change - 1 cent to 99 cents per month - but when you multiply that by the thousands who participate in Operation Round Up, it makes a big difference. How it works Since Operation Round Up began, our members have contributed over $1 million to improve the quality of life in our communities. Each month, your energy bill is "rounded up" to the next highest dollar. The average yearly contribution from each participant is $6. The maximum yearly contribution is $11.88. Contributions are tax deductible. The money collected is pooled with contributions from other participating members. A trust board, representing a good cross section of local community members who are aware of our communities' needs, disperses the funds. The board meets four times each year to screen and approve donation requests. The trust board allocates funds according to general guidelines. Categories include Community Service, Economic Development, Education and Youth, Environment, Emergency Energy Assistance and Disaster Relief. All funds are used locally, except in cases of unusual disasters. View recent grants You can help You can start making a difference in your community today! To sign up, call 1-800-254-7944, download and mail in the sign-up form, or complete the "Contact Us" form to sign up online. How organizations can apply for funds Local charitable organizations that want to apply for an East Central Energy Trust grant may download an application here or call 1-800-254-7944 ext. 8046 to request an application form. The Operation Round Up Trust Board meets four times per year. Meeting dates and application due dates are listed below. Meeting date Application due date January 21, 2013 December 18, 2012 April 22, 2013 March 19, 2013 July 22, 2013 June 18, 2013 October 21, 2013 September 24, 2013 Complete list of 2012 grant recipients Already received a grant from Operation Round Up and your project is complete? Download the Operation Round Up Grant final report form |
