Recently Awarded Grants

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 May 2024, the Kootenai Electric Trust Board awarded Operation Round Up® grants to the following organizations:

• $2,500 to St. Vincent de Paul/Trinity Group Homes for resident classes, community events and activities (including the cost of food and bedding for their chicken coops and garden).  

• $2,500 to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office/Northern Lakes Fire Dive Rescue Team for equipment and training for rescue divers in Kootenai County.

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.