Missoula Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up
Eligibility
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Missoula Electric Cooperative service area — primarily communities surrounding Missoula in western Montana including the Seeley Lake, Frenchtown, Lolo, and Potomac areas.
Program Goals
Missoula Electric Operation Round Up distributes member bill round-up funds to support local schools and community organizations. Education, safety, health, and community betterment projects are eligible. STEM, technology, and science education programs are a good fit.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications through Missoula Electric Cooperative. Check missoulaelectric.com/community for the current application form and guidelines. Contact the cooperative directly for current cycle timing.
Cycle Notes
Rolling grant cycle. Contact Missoula Electric Cooperative to confirm current application availability and priorities.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by project. Smaller cooperative program — awards typically range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, suitable for classroom-scale STEM purchases.
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
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Which communities does Missoula Electric serve?
Communities surrounding Missoula in western Montana including Seeley Lake, Frenchtown, Lolo, Potomac, and surrounding areas. Check missoulaelectric.com for the full territory.
How do I apply?
Through Missoula Electric Cooperative. Check missoulaelectric.com/community or call the cooperative for the current application.
What is the award amount?
Varies by project. Contact the cooperative for current award ranges.
What types of projects are funded?
Education, safety, health, and community programs. STEM and technology programs for local schools are eligible.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide project documentation and program descriptions for cooperative grant applications.
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
