Operation Round Up Grants Awarded to Our Community
Operation Round Up is supported by KEC members who voluntarily “round up” their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar to help our neighbors in need. The extra pennies go into the Kootenai Electric Trust fund, which distributes grants to worthy causes in KEC’s service territory. Through this program, nearly $1.4 million has been invested in our community.
In December 2024, the Kootenai Electric Trust Board awarded Operation Round Up grants to the following organizations:
- $7,500 to the Community Action Partnership for energy assistance. These funds are available to KEC members who qualify for help paying their energy bills.
- $2,500 to the Rathdrum Community Center to support their senior meal programs.
- $2,500 to Orchard Ridge Senior Living to assist with meal programs for low-income residents.
- $2,500 to Harrison Community Ambulance Association to purchase tablets for emergency medical services.
- $2,500 to Lake City Center to provide nutritious meals for home-bound, disabled, low-income, and at-risk seniors in our area.
- $1,000 to Growing the STEM to fund their Spring 2025 community event.
- $2,500 to Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance to sponsor musicians for their “Music for the Wise” program, which features performances in residential and assisted living facilities.
- $2,500 to Classical Christian Academy to purchase ergonomically-designed classroom chairs.
- $100 to Friends of Lakeland High School for the senior all-night party, a safe and sober event for the graduating class of 2025.
Are You ‘Rounding Up’ Your KEC Bill?
If not, we need your help! Start “rounding up” your bill. Members who choose not to contribute to Operation Round Up or who would like to begin contributing may simply opt out or opt-in on their bill or contact KEC by phone, letter, or email.
