Thanks to the generosity of nearly 85% of the Members of North Itasca Electric Co-op., the Board of Trustees for Operation Round-Up will have approximately $8,600 to distribute to various communities and organizations in the area. The deadline for grant applications is Thursday, Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m.. Application forms along with instructions can be obtained:

 °  by e-mail to andrewf@nieci.com

 °  online at www.northitascaelectric.com

 °  contacting your North Itasca Electric Co-op. Inc., Director or by contacting one of the Trust Board Members listed below

The Trust Board will meet in early October at the cooperative’s office in Bigfork to review grant requests and make awards.

Electric service area is eligible to apply for a grant from the trust. Examples of grants would be funding for fire department equipment, youth and school programs, arts and education, senior citizen groups and other community programs and projects.  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.

When completing the grant application, please read and follow the directions closely. Make sure the application is completed and includes a complete and accurate mailing address. Make sure your IRS tax-exempt letter if appropriate is attached. Not following directions or leaving parts of the application blank or incomplete could cause the application to be denied. Applications received after deadline stated above will also be disallowed.

If you have any questions on completing the application, please contact Drew Francisco at North Itasca Electric cooperative, (218) 743-1313, or one of the Trust Board members listed.