Alaska · Cooperative Grant (Suspended)

Chugach Electric Cents of Community (SUSPENDED)

Funding

TBD — program currently suspended

Grade Focus

K-12 and community

Application Due

TBD — program currently suspended

Level of Gov't

Cooperative — Chugach Electric Association

Eligibility

When active: schools and nonprofits in the Chugach Electric service area — Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula. The program has been suspended and is not currently accepting applications.

Program Goals

The Chugach Electric Cents of Community program rounds up member electric bills and distributes funds to community organizations. When active, K-12 education programs in the Chugach service area are eligible. The program has historically funded education, safety, and community wellbeing projects.

Read the Grant

Application and Distribution

IMPORTANT: This program is currently SUSPENDED and not accepting applications. Do not attempt to apply. Monitor chugachelectric.com/community for reinstatement announcements. If you are in the Chugach service area, explore MEA Operation RoundUp or Rasmuson Foundation as alternatives while this program is inactive.

Cycle Notes

Program suspended — no current cycle. Monitor chugachelectric.com/community for updates.

Grant Award Amount

TBD — award amounts are unknown until the program is reinstated. Historically, Cents of Community programs provide $500-$5,000 per award.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chugach Electric Cents of Community program open?

No. This program is currently SUSPENDED. Do not attempt to apply at this time.

Why is the program suspended?

The specific reason has not been publicly disclosed. Monitor chugachelectric.com/community for reinstatement updates.

What should Chugach-area schools do in the meantime?

Consider MEA Operation RoundUp (if in Mat-Su), Rasmuson Foundation Tier 1 Grants (rolling), or GCI Gives as alternatives. Federal formula funds like Title IV-A are also available.

How will I know when it is reinstated?

Monitor chugachelectric.com/community and sign up for any community notifications. Forward Education will update this page when we confirm reinstatement.