Call for Applications: Operation Round Up Grants (United States)

The South Central Power Company Foundation’s Operation Round Up program provides community grants to support local organizations and activities across its 24-county service territory. Grants are awarded four times per year, with application deadlines on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. Applicants are notified by email after the Foundation reviews applications and selects winners. Operation Round Up Grants are community-focused grants awarded through the South Central Power Company Foundation. The program is designed to support local needs and strengthen community services within the Foundation’s 24-county service territory. The Foundation’s board reviews applications after each deadline. Winners are selected following the board meeting held the month after the application deadline. The source describes Operation Round Up Grants as community grants supporting a range of local organizations and activities. Specific grant amounts, funding limits, and whether awards are “up to” a particular figure are not specified in the source. Applicants must support communities within the South Central Power Company Foundation’s 24-county service territory. The source lists the following as examples of eligible beneficiaries/organizations: Additional eligibility requirements (such as applicant legal status, geographic boundaries at the address level, or exclusions) are not specified in the source. Applicants should review the official grant guidelines linked from the application page. The program supports community-oriented efforts, including (as examples): No further sector priorities or activity restrictions are specified in the source. Operation Round Up Grants provide a structured way for local organizations to request support for community needs within the South Central Power Company Foundation’s service territory. Because grants are awarded four times per year, applicants can plan submissions around the quarterly deadlines and anticipate board review shortly after each cycle. The source does not provide a direct application link or the detailed document checklist. Applicants should use the official “Grant Guidelines & Application” materials referenced on the program page. What is the Operation Round Up program? It is a community grant program run by the South Central Power Company Foundation that awards grants four times per year to support communities within its 24-county service territory. When are the grant application deadlines? Deadlines are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. How are winners selected? The South Central Power Company Foundation board meets the month after each deadline to review applications and decide winners. How will applicants be notified? All applicants are notified by email when their grant status is determined. What types of organizations can apply? The source lists examples such as schools, civic groups, charitable organizations, food pantries, fire departments, and youth activities (and more). Additional eligibility requirements are not specified in the source. Where must the supported community be located? Projects must support communities throughout the Foundation’s 24-county service territory. Where can I find information about past recipients? The source directs applicants to the Operations Round Up Grant Recipients page for a list of recent grant recipients. Review the official Grant Guidelines & Application materials on the South Central Power Company Foundation’s Operation Round Up Grants page, then complete the online application form before the next deadline that matches your project timeline. If you want context on what has been funded previously, consult the Operations Round Up Grant Recipients page linked from the program site. For more information, visit South Central Power Company Foundation.