IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION: The Operation Round Up Trust Board meets in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Applications must be received by the 20th day of the month prior to the scheduled meeting. For example, the deadline for the July meeting is June 20.

Please review the application instructions carefully and ensure that ALL requested information is included at the time of submission.

NOTIFICATION: You will be notified by e-mail of the Board’s decision on the request.

Applicants must have an impact in CFEMC’s service area. List of service area zip codes.

If you have questions reach out to Jenna at jaddison@utility.org

Organizational Nonprofit Grant Application

To be eligible for consideration, organizations must have been in operation for a minimum of one full year.

Please review the application instructions carefully and ensure that ALL requested information is included. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Your submission must include the following:

• 501(c)(3) determination letter

• Charitable solicitation license

• Financial statements from the previous year

• Zip code form

• Copies of bids or estimates

• Project description or plans

• The specific funding amount requested

Organizational Nonprofit Grant Funds Usage Questionnaire (Recipients Only)

Please follow instructions on the questionnaire to include the breakdown of how ORU funds were used in your project. This form must be completed within a year of receiving the grant.

Individual/Family Grant Application

Please follow instructions on the application carefully and include ALL information requested. Your application must include the following: a personal statement – written detailed description (on separate sheet) of the circumstances that prompted this request and how the funds will be used, letters from doctors about medical condition(s) if information supports your request, 3 months proof of Income (Check Stub, Social Security/SSI/Food Stamp Statement), copies of all monthly bills, invoices or statements as well as copies of bids/estimates, and if you are requesting assistance with household bills you must provide a Budget Action Plan from Consumer Credit Counseling Service (1-800-251-2227) before the Trust Board will review the application. If renting, include lease agreement and name, address and phone number of landlord. 

Requests to pay a utility bill (electric, gas, etc.) will NOT be considered.