The Lake Country Power Community Trust will be funded by voluntary Operation Round Up® contributions from members of the Cooperative and from other sources of funds available to the Trust. Grant availability will be promoted to area communities and organizations. Contributions will be distributed primarily in the local area served by the Cooperative for charitable and educational purposes. 

Quarterly application deadlines are February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15. Quarterly applications must be submitted by the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on or before these dates to be eligible for consideration.

The Trust Board will review grant applications and distribute funds quarterly – generally in mid-March, mid-June, mid-September and mid-December. 

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1. Grants will generally be made to nonprofit, civic or community-based organizations that demonstrate a commitment to enhance the quality of life in the region. 

2. Grants will be distributed primarily in the local area served by the cooperative (see Lake Country Power geographic service territory map below). 

3. Project/purpose/objectives should fit in one or more of these categories: Community Service, Education and Youth, Community Economic Assistance, Environment, Emergency Energy Assistance and Disaster Relief. 

4. Applications must be submitted online with the Official Operation Round Up® application form.

 LIMITATIONS: 

Grants will generally not be made for: 

a. Lobbying, political and religious organizations. 

b. Veteran, fraternal and labor organizations. 

c. Fund-raising dinners, raffles and other events. 

d. Individuals. 

e. Capital fund campaigns (building or improvements to property). 

f. National fund drives. 

g. Advertising. 

h. On-going operational expenses. 

i. Grants will not normally exceed $10,000 annually for any one group, organization or charity.

Lake Country Power geographic service territory map

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Complete, provide all information in its entirety, and submit application by deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

2. Provide 501(c)3 documentation or Tax I.D. information.

3. Provide a detailed budget demonstrating: 

a. How grant funds will be spent on this project or program. 

b. Detail sources and uses of existing program funds. 

4. Attach your organization’s most current financial statement. If a financial statement is not available, attach a statement detailing revenue, source of revenue, program expenditures, administrative expenses and cash/assets on hand. 

5. Be specific on the application as to your project. The grant application form and most/all attachments will be submitted to the Trust Board for review. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications NOT containing the required documentation MAY be denied consideration for funding. 

Lake Country Power will notify applicants of grant approval status as soon as possible following each quarterly Trust Board meeting. Inquiries may be made by calling 800-421-9959 or by e-mailing [email protected].