Community groups and school programs recently received $12,400 through Operation Round Up grants
The trustees for the Dubois REC Operation Round Up fund met last month to award the grants to seven local organizations.
Operation Round Up is just what the name implies. Dubois REC simply rounds up the electric bill of participating members to the next highest dollar.
That spare change is overseen by a board of trustees, who are also Dubois REC members. Local groups and organizations can then apply for grants from this fund.
Those eligible to apply for the funds include groups or organizations located within the Dubois REC service territory, which covers the counties of Dubois, Crawford, Perry, Pike, Orange and Martin.
Grants are available for local volunteer fire departments, youth programs, 4-H, senior citizen programs and other community service projects.
The fund will NOT be used to pay any electric or utility bills or be used in any way to support or oppose any political candidate or campaign.
Local groups receiving funds include:
Crisis Connection Inc. who received a $1,300 grant for continued training for youth leaders.
The Friends of Otwell/Lil Hoosiers Educational Services received a $1,000 grant to improve their existing preschool program and start a new Pre-K program.
Northeast Dubois High School Special Education received a $2,000 grant for students to purchase supplies for life skills lessons.
Paraclete CEO Ministries was awarded a $2,500 grant to help purchase a cooler to store produce which is later distributed to low income residents, food pantries and other community organizations.
The Schnellville Community Club received a $2,000 grant to upgrade the lighting in their facility to more efficient fixtures.
The Ireland St. Patrick’s Celebration, Inc. received a $2,500 grant to help purchase a rotary broom to clean streets and curbs.
And West Crawford Elementary Schooll received a $1,100 grant to help fund art and music programs for students.
Dubois REC will accept applications for the next grant cycle of Operation Round Up grants May 1 st through the 25th.
Grants must be submitted before 4 pm on May 25th. Representatives from local civic groups, non-profits or community organizations who would like to apply for an Operation Round Up grant can download the application forms from www.duboisrec.com.
Applications are also available at the Dubois REC office, by calling 812.482.5454 or sending an email to Kyla Jones at kylaj@duboisrec.com.
