OEC Foundation Operation Round Up Grants
Eligibility
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in Oklahoma rural electric cooperative service territories. Programs must benefit communities served by member cooperatives.
Program Goals
Oklahoma's rural electric cooperatives round up member bills to fund community grants through the OEC Foundation. Schools and nonprofits in cooperative service areas can apply for education, community, and safety programs.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through the OEC Foundation website by September 21, 2026.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. September 21, 2026 deadline. Monitor oec.coop/foundation for current guidelines.
Grant Award Amount
Approximately $22,000 pooled monthly across the network. Typical grants $10,000-$30,000.
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
Who is eligible for OEC Foundation Round Up?
Schools and nonprofits in rural Oklahoma electric cooperative service territories.
How much does OEC Foundation provide?
Typical grants $10,000-$30,000.
Can funds be used for STEM and education tools?
Yes. Education programs in cooperative communities are a priority use.
How do OK rural schools apply?
Apply at oec.coop/foundation by September 21, 2026.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide alignment documents and letters of support for rural Oklahoma schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Oklahoma standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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