Membership Benefits
Operation Roundup
Program Overview
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Operation Roundup is a program funded by the voluntary contributions of Tri-County EMC members to the Tri-County EMC Foundation. Non-profit organizations can apply for grant money to go toward community projects and needs within Tri-County EMC’s eight-county service area (Jones, Putnam, Baldwin, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Bibb, Jasper, and Morgan). Awarded quarterly, all funding requests are reviewed and considered by the foundation’s nine-member board of directors. Applications are subdivided into four categories: Basic Needs, Medical Needs, Youth/Scholarships, and General Giving, and are awarded based on merit.
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Small Change Changing Lives
Contributions are made to the foundation when participants elect to have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the next dollar. For example, a $75.45 electric bill would result in a total charge of $76.00 and a $.55 donation to the foundation fund. On average, donations will be about $.50 per month or $6.00 per year. One hundred percent of the funds collected are returned to the community through donations from the foundation. Members may add or remove an account from the program at any time. Since Operation Roundup contributions are tax-deductible, an annual contribution amount will be provided for your tax records on both the December and following January bills of each year.
Foundation Board
Appointed by Tri-County EMC's Board of Directors, the nine-member foundation board determines which projects receive funding. Members of the foundation board were selected because of their leadership and involvement in their community, making them uniquely knowledgeable of the needs of all the communities served by Tri-County EMC and ensuring the fair and proper funding of projects.
District 1
Jones & Bibb
Donald Black
Ron McClung
Jonathan Pitts
District 2
Putnam, Jasper, & Morgan
Paul Gardner
Harris Lancaster
Hank Raehn
District 3
Baldwin, Wilkinson, & Twiggs
Karen Brooks
Justin Jones
Frank Moss
FAQS
Who can apply for an Operation Roundup Grant?
Charitable institutions, government institutions, civic organizations, or other non-profit organizations serving the Tri-County EMC area are eligible to apply. These organizations can also apply on behalf of an individual in the community. Organizations and individuals do not have to receive electric service from the cooperative to qualify.
How often can I apply for funding?
Accordion CoOrganizations can apply as often as they see a need, but the maximum total contribution to an organization per fiscal year is $10,000. (Fiscal year runs from May 1 – April 30)ntent
What are the deadlines to apply for funding?
Except in cases of emergency, the foundation awards grants quarterly. The four deadlines to submit an application are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.
Basic tips for a well-written application.
Every project is uniquely different. The important thing to remember is no matter how big or small the amount you request, be detailed and thorough in your application. Cost estimates, if needed, are recommended but not required.
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