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Operation Round Up

More than $920,000 awarded since 1998!
Funding provided by electric co-op members who round up their electric bill.
Thank you for your generosity to support local youth and community!

APPLY FOR GRANT

OPERATION ROUND UP

Who can apply for a grant?

Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in Polk-Burnett's service territory. This includes public safety, health care, self-sufficiency, cultural enhancement and youth programs.

Grants are generally not awarded to individuals; organizations with religious, political or national affiliations; fundraising events; capital campaigns or scholarship programs.

Only one grant per year will be awarded to an organization.

How can I apply?

Please submit a complete application for consideration, including:

1. Application form.
2. Your organization's most recent financial statement (a budget summary or balance sheet showing income and expenses specific to the project or program for which you are seeking grant funds).
3. Documentation of tax-exempt status under the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) or a letter of explanation regarding your tax-exempt status. (See sample.)
4. A detailed account of how a previous Operation Round Up grant was used, if received.

See "Who can apply?" above to learn if you are eligible.

Application deadlines are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.

When can I apply?

Grant applications are accepted and reviewed quarterly. Application deadlines are:

  • March 1
  • June 1
  • September 1
  • December 1
How are grant winners selected?

Grants are approved by an Operation Round Up board of nine directors. All are local members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative and they represent all nine districts across the co-op's service area.

Directors meet four times a year and are not paid for their time, except mileage reimbursement.

How are grants funded?

Funding for Operation Round Up is donated by local co-op members like you who volunteer to round up their monthly electricity bill to the next even dollar amount.

For example, if your bill is $78.70, it will round up to $79.00 and your contribution for the month is 30¢.

Your donation is tax-deductible and never goes above 99¢ per month; the average donation for the year is $6. This may not sound like a lot, but when donations from all participating members are combined, Operation Round Up can do a lot of good.

New members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative are automatically enrolled in Operation Round Up and will have electric bills rounded up, unless you check the opt out box on your new service application. Enrolled members may opt out of this community giving program at any time by contacting our billing office, 800-421-0283, ext. 335 or e-mail.

Thank you! Your generosity is changing lives!

How can I opt in or opt out of Operation Round Up?

New members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative are automatically enrolled in Operation Round Up and will have electric bills rounded up, unless you check the opt out box on your new service application.

Co-op members may opt in or opt out of this community giving program at any time by contacting our billing office, 800-421-0283, ext. 335 or e-mail.

Like to read the fine print? See meeting minutes with treasurer's report.

Board meeting minutes are posted online for your review.

January 2020
June 2020
(April and October 2020 meetings canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.)

January 2019
April 2019
June 2019
October 2019

January 2018 
April 2018
June 2018
October 2018

 

For more information, contact:

Joan O'Fallon, communications director
Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative
800-421-0283, ext. 333
jofallon@polkburnett.com 

Having trouble with the online application form?

Having trouble with or don't like the online application form?

Here is another option for you:

1. Download and print a PDF application.

2. Complete the submit your application with required financial and nonprofit documentation.

3. Applications can be emailed to jofallon@polkburnett.com, dropped off at Polk-Burnett offices in Siren or Centuria during business hours or mailed to: Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, 1001 State Road 35, Centuria WI 54824. If you submit via email, make sure you receive a confirmation that the application was received.

GRANT WINNERS

See Quarterly Grant Awards
Jan 2021: $28,605 to 28 local nonprofits
June 2020: $34,753 awarded to 35 local programs

 

See Annual Grant Award Winners
2020: $51,458 to 54 local nonprofits
2019: $65,876 to 78 local nonprofits
2018: $57,071 to 72 local programs
2017: $61,150 to 87 local programs

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Steve Stroshane, general manager
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    • Capital Credits
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    • Overhead to Underground Conversion
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    • Rates, Fees and Deposits
    • Security Lights
    • SmartHub Overview & Enrollment
    • Start or Stop Service
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Update Your Contact Information
  • Energy Savers & Solutions
    • Beat the Peak
    • Do the Summer Shift
    • Electric Grid & Meter Upgrade
    • E-Vehicle Charger
    • ETS Unit
    • Energy Saver Videos
    • How to Spot a High Bill with SmartHub
    • Load Management
    • Lower Your Energy Bill
    • Mini Boiler
    • Off-Peak
    • Rebates
    • Stray Voltage
    • Use Energy Wisely Guide & 101 Ways to Save
    • Water Heater
  • Community
    • Co-op Scholarships
    • Diggers Hotline
    • Economic Development
    • Electric Safety
    • Gift Cards
    • Kids Activity Page
    • License to Live Drivers Safety
    • Operation Round Up
    • Power Line Safety Demo
    • Youth Tour
  • My Co-op
    • 2020 Annual Meeting Report
    • About Us
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    • Right-of-Way Program
  • Go Green
    • E-Vehicles
    • Energy Supply & Renewables
    • Evergreen Renewable Energy Blocks
    • Geothermal Energy
    • Home Solar and Wind
    • Paperless Billing
    • Protect the Karner Blue Butterfly
    • SunTuria Solar Tours
    • SunTuria Solar