Grants are awarded through the generosity of each CVEC member who makes a small monthly contribution by rounding their electric bill to the nearest whole dollar.
Together, those small amounts are making a bid impact in our communities!
Total Grant Funds Awarded
$135,099.11
ORU AWARDEES
| Organization Name | Quarter/Year | County | Amount Awarded | Project Description | |||||
| Russell Volunteer Fire Department | Q1 - 2025 | Lucas | $5,600.00 | Funding used to purchase new large-diameter hose | |||||
| Wayne County Fair Association | Q2 - 2025 | Wayne | $4,220.00 | Funding used to purchase perimeter fencing to surround their newly constructed playground | |||||
| No Awards | Q3 - 2025 | $0.00 | |||||||
| Almost Home Animal Rescue | Q4 - 2025 | Lucas | $4,180.00 | Funding used to assist with an energy-efficient lighting project at their facility | |||||
| Carnegie Evans Public Library | Q4 - 2025 | Monroe | $8,000.00 | Funding used to assist with the purchase of a new book drop box | |||||
| Annual Total: | $22,000.00 | ||||||||
| Total Number of Awards: | 4 | ||||||||
| Organization Name | Quarter/Year | County | Amount Awarded | Project Description | |||||
| City of Chartion | Q1 - 2024 | Lucas | $1,875.00 | Funding used to purchase two new soccer goals for their youngest division of youth soccer | |||||
| Drake Public Library Foundation | Q1 - 2024 | Appanoose | $5,000.00 | Funding used to aid in purchasing materials and labor for patching and painting throughout the interior of the building | |||||
| Melrose Volunteer Fire Department | Q1 - 2024 | Monroe | $5,000.00 | Funding used for acquiring gear for new members and equipment for trucks | |||||
| Monroe County Public Health | Q1 - 2024 | Monroe | $1,060.00 | Funding used to purchase stop the bleed kits and instructional booklets for patrol vehicles and the Monroe County Public Safety Center | |||||
| Appanoose County Lords Cupboard | Q2 - 2024 | Appanoose | $1,500.00 | Funding used to purchase a freezer/fridgerator for the pantry | |||||
| Circle of Freedom | Q2 - 2024 | Wayne | $4,394.00 | Funding used to construct a storage shed and prepare the land/foundation beforehand | |||||
| Monroe County Fair Incorporated | Q2 - 2024 | Monroe | $3,173.00 | Funding used to purchase 6 new air conditioning units for the Exhibit Hall | |||||
| Albia Community Schools | Q3 - 2024 | Monroe | $2,600.00 | Funding used to purchase two sets of stackable washer/dryer for Grant and Lincoln Center | |||||
| Appanoose County Lords Cupboard | Q3 - 2024 | Appanoose | $1,500.00 | Funding used to purchase additional freezer/fridge for the pantry | |||||
| Moravia Fire & Rescue | Q4 - 2024 | Appanoose | $6,240.00 | Funding used to purchase a torpedo nozzle set | |||||
| Annual Total: | $32,342.00 | ||||||||
| Total Number of Awards: | 10 | ||||||||
| Organization Name | Quarter/Year | County | Amount Awarded | Project Description | |||||
| Monroe County Helping Hands | Q1 - 2023 | Monroe | $6,843.11 | Funding used to aid in Phase II of Structural Integrity Project - concrete alley | |||||
| Monroe County Public Health | Q1 - 2023 | Monroe | $750.00 | Funding used to purchase 4 first aid kits for Monroe County Fair Grounds | |||||
| No Awards | Q2 - 2023 | $0.00 | |||||||
| CJ3 Foundation | Q3 - 2023 | Monroe | $5,000.00 | Funding used to purchase ADA compliant front door for Kendall Place | |||||
| No Awards | Q4 - 2023 | $0.00 | |||||||
| Annual Total: | $12,593.11 | ||||||||
| Total Number of Awards: | 3 | ||||||||
| Organization Name | Quarter/Year | County | Amount Awarded | Project Description | |||||
| Friends of Oakland Cemetery | Q1 - 2022 | Appanoose | $2,650.00 | Funding used to aid in their Liberty Park-Veterans Memorial & Cremation Garden | |||||
| Lucas County Fair Association | Q1 - 2022 | Lucas | $1,450.00 | Funding used to purchase a table-top cow display | |||||
| Monroe County Council on Aging | Q1 - 2022 | Monroe | $2,000.00 | Funding used to aid in the removal and replacement of sidewalk in front of the Leisure Lounge | |||||
| Albia Blue Demon Archers | Q2 - 2022 | Monroe | $2,214.00 | Funding used to aid in the purchase and replacement of targets for use in practice and tournaments | |||||
| SCICAP | Q2 - 2022 | Monroe | $3,350.00 | Funding used to purchase new carpet in the Albia Outreach center | |||||
| Ragtime Industries | Q3 - 2022 | Monroe | $4,200.00 | Adaptive equipment, tools and resources for job applicants | |||||
| Welcome Home Solider Monument | Q4 - 2022 | Monroe | $5,000.00 | Funding used to aid in lighting the trail that encompasses the monument | |||||
| Annual Total: | $20,864.00 | ||||||||
| Total Number of Awards: | 7 | ||||||||
| Organization Name | Quarter/Year | County | Amount Awarded | Project Description | |||||
| American Legion Post 136 | Q1 - 2021 | Monroe | $6,000.00 | Funding used for building improvement projects (Ceiling Tile, Tile Flooring in Restrooms, New Stool, New Stove & Deep Freeze | |||||
| Appanoose County Historical Society | Q2 - 2021 | Appanoose | $5,000.00 | Funing used to aid in the restoration of the Bland Log House and Old Sherriff's Residence | |||||
| Moravia Shooting Sports Program | Q2 - 2021 | Appanoose | $3,000.00 | Funding used to purchase Garmin Xero Trapshooter Trainers | |||||
| Walnut City Church Project | Q3 - 2021 | Appanoose | $4,000.00 | Funding used to aid in the complettion of a working restroom for the facility to be able to host community functions in the future | |||||
| Albia Police Department | Q4 - 2021 | Monroe | $2,500.00 | Funding used to purchase a drone and the necessary equipment for local police operations | |||||
| Carnegie-Evans Public Library | Q4 - 2021 | Monroe | $4,500.00 | Funding used to aid in the advancement of the library through an integrated library management system | |||||
| Drake Public Library | Q4 - 2021 | Appanoose | $1,000.00 | Funding to aid in their story walk project | |||||
| Annual Total: | $26,000.00 | ||||||||
| Total Number of Awards: | 7 | ||||||||
| Organization Name | Quarter/Year | County | Amount Awarded | Project Description | |||||
| Seymour Food Pantry | Q1 - 2020 | Wayne | $300.00 | Funding used to help purchase food, paper products and cleaning supplies for those in need | |||||
| SCICAP | Q1 - 2020 | Monroe | $3,500.00 | Funding used to help make repairs to the Outreach Center located in Albia. | |||||
| Moravia Betterment Society | Q2 - 2020 | Appanoose | $4,000.00 | Funding used to create a "Welcome to the Area" project at the intersection of Moravia and Lake Rathbun | |||||
| Albia Police Department | Q2 - 2020 | Monroe | $2,000.00 | Funding used to purchase a night vision thermal camera | |||||
| King Opera House | Q3 - 2020 | Monroe | $5,000.00 | Funding used to install all new LED lights that will save energy and money, while also cleaning up any electrical issues | |||||
| Moravia Historical Society | Q4 - 2020 | Appanoose | $5,000.00 | Funding used to make stuctural repairs and restorations to their historic Summer Kitchen | |||||
| Moravia Ruritan Club | Q4 - 2020 | Appanoose | $1,500.00 | Funding used to supporth their scholarship program (three $500 scholarships) | |||||
| Annual Total: | $21,300.00 | ||||||||
| Total Number of Awards: | 7 | ||||||||