Flathead Electric Cooperative Roundup for Safety Grants
Eligibility
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Flathead Electric Cooperative service area — primarily the Flathead Valley of northwestern Montana including Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, and surrounding communities.
Program Goals
The Roundup for Safety program distributes member bill round-up donations to community safety, education, and wellness programs. K-12 school programs — including STEM, technology, and science education — are eligible for funding.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications through Flathead Electric Cooperative. Check flatheadelectric.com/community/roundup-for-safety for the current application process. Contact the cooperative directly for application guidelines and timing.
Cycle Notes
Rolling grant cycle. Flathead Electric distributed over $308K to 75 projects in 2025, demonstrating strong community investment. Apply when your program is ready.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by project. The 2025 program distributed over $308K across 75 projects — averaging about $4,100 per project. Individual awards range from smaller classroom grants to larger community projects.
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
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Which communities are in the Flathead Electric service area?
Primarily the Flathead Valley including Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, and surrounding areas. Check flatheadelectric.com for the full service territory.
How many projects does Roundup for Safety typically fund?
In 2025, Flathead Electric funded 75 projects totaling over $308K.
What types of school programs are eligible?
Education, safety, health, and community programs. STEM, technology, and science programs at local schools are eligible.
Is there a formal application?
Yes — check flatheadelectric.com/community/roundup-for-safety for the current application form.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide program documentation and curriculum alignment for cooperative grant applications, framing our tools within community education impact.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Montana standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
