Operation Round-Up Grants

Operation Round-Up Grants is sponsored by FreeState Community Foundation. The Operation Round-Up Grants, funded by FreeState Electric Cooperative member donations, support 501(c)3 non-profits, community-based and volunteer organizations, educational institutions, civic organizations, shelters, and hospitals.

Application for Operation Round-Up Grant Funding Application for Operation Round-Up Grant Funding Save my progress and resume later | Resume a previously saved form In order to be able to resume this form later, please enter your email and choose a password. Password must contain the following: Before You Start, Please Review Funds for Operation Round-Up™ are voluntarily donated by FreeState Electric Cooperative member-owners.

Grants will be used in the local area served by the Cooperative for charitable purposes and will be primarily project specific. Grants can only be made to 501(c) (3) that is classified as a public charity. Municipalities can also be eligible and must supply charter documents or proof of incorporation.

Of those, grants will generally be made to civic or community-based organization projects that demonstrate a commitment to enhance the quality of life in the region. Organizations must be in or serve a demographic in the FreeState nine county service territory.

Projects should fit in one or more of these categories: Community Empowerment or Improvement Education or Youth Programming Applications not providing all these items will not be considered. This list is provided so you can gather the correct documentation in advance. Upload boxes are located further along in the application.

YOU MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: Copy of 501(c) (3) or non-profit status letter (letter of determination from the IRS). OR SEE BELOW. If you are a municipality, charter documents or proof of incorporation.

Most recent filing of the IRS 990 form or postcard. Kansas SOS Business ID Number Operational budget for the current or upcoming year. Detailed organizational income statement from the most recent fiscal year.

At least 2 bids for project expenses, prices for requested items, or cost breakdown of requested grant. Three (3) references that can be contacted. A formal Memo of Understanding if you are an organization utilizing another organization's status to apply for this funding.

Other information such as client statistics, service territory data, demographics, photos, flyers, or brochures that will assist the committee in determining need for your organization and the specific communities you serve. If an organization does not have its own 501(c)3 designation, it may partner with a qualifying organization. If you have questions about the Memo of Understanding, contact us.

800-794-1989, option “0”. We are happy to help clarify. Applications must be submitted on Official FreeState Electric Cooperative Operation Round-Up™ Application digital forms.

Paper forms will not be accepted. Grants will not be given for: Lobbying, political organizations, or highly sensitive/controversial events. Fraternal and labor organizations Fundraising dinners, raffles, and other events.

Ongoing operational expenses. Grants will not normally exceed $10,000 for any one group, organization, or charity. Grant applications will only be accepted from an organization one time in a 12-month period of time.

Other restrictions may apply. The following factors will be considered in the evaluation of funding requests: Potential benefit to area residents and the entire community. Level of community support for the program or project.

Administrative capability of the organization to deliver quality service or program. Results that are predictable, reportable, and can be evaluated. I understand that the information I provide in this application will be used by the cooperative to inform the selection committe regarding my application to receive grant funds.

Does your organization operate in the FreeState service territory? Is your organization a 501(c) (3) public charity (or municipality)? Does your organization have a recent c opy of 501(c) (3) or non-profit status letter (letter of determination from the IRS or letter of municipality determination)?

If you answered "no" or "I don't know" to any of these questions, please gather the needed documentation prior to completing the form. If you answered "yes" to all three questions, please proceed to the next page. If you answered "no" or "I don't know" to any of these questions, please gather the needed documentation prior to completing the form.

Why are these items needed to proceed? The FreeState Community Foundation is audited each year and must provide this information to our auditors. By gathering the correct documentation up front, we can be as efficient as possible.

Organization Contact Information You must provide an address where your organization receives mail. Please provide a working email that is monitored and phone number where someone can be contacted. Failure to provide accurate information could mean your organization may not be considered.

Please provide the name, title, and contact information for three references. Please note that these items are required. Upload IRS Designation Letter Upload Copy of most recent IRS Form 990 or Postcard What is your Kansas Secretary of State Business ID Number?

Operational budget for the current or upcoming year. Detailed organizational income statement from the most recent fiscal year. Complete budget showing how the requested funds will be spent At least two (2) bids for project expenses, prices for requested items, or cost breakdown of requested grant.

A formal Memo of Understanding (MOU) if you are an organization utilizing another organization's public charity status to apply for this funding. Other information such as client statistics, demographics, service territory data, photos, flyers, reports or brochures that will assist the committee in determining need for your organization and the specific communities you serve. How much funding are you requesting?

How much total funding is needed for your project? Please provide us with a brief overview of your organization. You should not exceed 300 words.

Tell us about the organization feel free to cut and past in this box. Has your organization ever applied or received funding from Operation Round-Up? In this section, tell us more about your organization and how you meet the community needs.

This is information about the project you would like the funding for. Be as specific as possible and please provide information that is relevant to the committee making the decision. If you provide direct assistance, please provide a general idea of the demographics and statistics about that assistance.

If a project is targeted to a specific group of people, please provide that information. The more details, the better. If you have already uploaded information, please note that in the box provided.

Please describe the project funding would be used for. Text limit is 500 words. Describe how this project contributes to the mission of your organization.

Text limit is 500 words. Describe the expected results from the project. Text limit is 500 words.

Please answer as thoroughly as possible and keep your responses to 200 words or less. Do you receive funding from other outside sources, if so, please name. Text limit is 200 words.

What percentage of your leadership/board gives to your organization? What type of fundraising does your organization do? Text limit is 200 words.

What amount was raised by your organization last year? W hat type of reporting does your organization do, for example, does your organization provide funders an annual report or progress reports? The information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge and I understand that any misrepresentation of information on this form may be grounds for denial grant funding.

I also understand that my application does not entitle me to immediate funding and my organization must go through the selection process. By typing my name into this box I agree that this represents my signature and give FreeState Electric Cooperative permission to utilize my information to initiate my organizations grant application process. Save my progress and resume later | Resume a previously saved form