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Operation Round Up Grant Program

Quick Facts

Agency: Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Funding: Varies (example awards range from $1,700 to over $10,000)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations serving communities within Clay Electric Cooperative's service area. (Based on awarded grants, this includes education foundations and youth-focused organizations).

About This Grant

Operation Round Up Grant Program is sponsored by Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.. The Clay Electric Foundation approves applications monthly to support various community programs. Recent grants have included funding for science, STEM, math, and reading materials for K-7 grades, as well as support for youth programs.

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Official Opportunity Details

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Operation Round Up | Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. Keystone Heights, Florida Main Office: 800-224-4917 Outage Reporting: 855-939-3840 As a co-op, improving the quality of life of our members and strengthening our communities is in our mission. Our Operation Round Up program is one of the main ways we do this. By May 2026, we have helped about 385 organizations by providing them with $8.

65 million in grants. Clay Electric implemented Operation Round Up in 2016. The program “rounds up” each participating member’s bill to the nearest dollar, and that tax-deductible amount goes directly to the Clay Electric Foundation.

The average amount any given member donates is just $0. 50 per month, with the maximum being $11. 88 per year.

Clay Electric has a long history of supporting charitable and community service organizations, from children’s programs and athletic organizations to food banks and scouting. Our leadership sees the Operation Round Up program as part of our cooperative heritage and values – people coming together to help their neighbors.

Through Operation Round Up, our members have the opportunity to come together to create change in their communities through a foundation – something they couldn’t do individually on this scale. While the program is voluntary, members are automatically enrolled and need to opt out in order to not participate.

The goal of Operation Round Up is to address the charitable needs and provide financial assistance to improve the quality of life in the fifteen (15) counties Clay Electric Cooperative serves. The major areas of focus are: Programs, projects and organizations which are important components of a community’s overall quality of life, with emphasis on public safety, health care, self-sufficiency, and basic human needs.

School scholarship and other educational programs. Programs that are designed to combat critical social problems affecting children and youth, with an emphasis on children and teens at risk. (i.e. Literacy, emotional development, counseling).

Programs and projects that improve leadership and problem-solving skills for youth. Programs and projects which promote wellness and encourage youth participation in athletics and physical fitness activities. Programs and projects to provide disaster relief and food, clothing, shelter, medical care, clean-up, repairs and reconstruction in an emergency following an accident, a severe storm or other causes.

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Eligibility Requirements

Nonprofit organizations serving communities within Clay Electric Cooperative's service area. (Based on awarded grants, this includes education foundations and youth-focused organizations).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Operation Round Up Grant Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving communities within Clay Electric Cooperative's service area. (Based on awarded grants, this includes education foundations and youth-focused organizations). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Operation Round Up Grant Program offer?

The current listing shows varies (example awards range from $1,700 to over $10,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Operation Round Up Grant Program?

Operation Round Up Grant Program is funded by Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Operation Round Up Grant Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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