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Multiple deadlines per year: July 31, October 31, January 31, April 30. The stored deadline of 2026-07-31 matches the next upcoming deadline for the August 12, 2026 board meeting.
Helping Hand Foundation Charitable Request Form is sponsored by Piedmont Electric Cooperative. Piedmont Electric Cooperative's Helping Hand Foundation provides aid to individuals and support to organizations within its service area. The foundation is funded by members who round up their electric bills.
The board of directors meets quarterly to discuss funding requests.
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Grant Request Form | Piedmont Electric Among electric cooperatives, there is a time honored tradition of giving. From the dawn of the electric cooperative movement, it was all about neighbors helping neighbors. Piedmont Electric Cooperative established the Helping Hand Foundation as a way to give back to the communities in which we live and serve.
The Helping Hand Foundation board of directors meets four times a year on the dates below to discuss funding. If you are requesting funds, please ensure you complete the Charitable Request Form below well in advance of the meeting prior to your project, program or event. Any applications received after the deadline will automatically be considered at the following meeting.
Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday in February, May, August and November unless noted otherwise below. Scheduled Helping Hand Foundation board meetings: May 13, 2026 (applications due by the end of the day April 30, 2026) Application deadlines are the end of the day on Jan. 31 (February meeting), April 30 (May), July 31 (August) and Oct.
31 (November). Note: If you have any questions about the form or if you are having issues submitting it, please contact us at community@pemc. coop .
Thank you! Helping Hand Foundation Charitable Request Form All charitable donation requests must be submitted using this online form. Does your organization operate within the foundation's service area?
(Required) If your organization were to receive a grant, would the beneficiaries of the grant reside within Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Granville, Orange or Person county? Will your grant be used for a prohibited purpose?
(Required) If your organization were to receive a grant, would the grant be used for religious activities, lobbying or political activity, fraternal or labor organization, fundraising efforts, national fund drives or advertising?
Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific Approximate number of individuals/families served: Proof of tax exempt status Max.
file size: 50 MB. Please attach a copy of your organization's IRS 501(c)(3) designation letter or a W9 form as proof of your tax exempt status. Project, program or event Description of your project: Why is this project/need important?
Will the impact of the funding extend beyond one event? If so, please explain. How will you determine the success of this program?
Other information appropriate to evaluate request: Expected completion date: Will you accept partial funding? What amount of partial funding would you accept? Annual report requirement (Required) I agree to provide an annual report for any grant receipt of $5,000 or more.
Do you require support from other sources to complete the project? If so, please list them and describe whether or not you expect to receive these sources. How did you find out about the Project Helping Hand Foundation program?
Is your group associated with any employee or director of Piedmont Electric or PEHHF? If yes, name of individual: Conflict of interest (Required) I hereby certify that neither I, nor any member of my immediate family, will stand to benefit financially from this grant. Verification I hereby certify the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or equivalent organizations serving residents in Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Granville, Orange, or Person counties in North Carolina. Religious activities, lobbying, political activity, and fundraising are excluded. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Helping Hand Foundation Charitable Request Form are due July 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Helping Hand Foundation Charitable Request Form is funded by Piedmont Electric Cooperative. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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