Operation Round Up (Kootenai Electric Cooperative)
Eligibility
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in Kootenai Electric Cooperative service territory (northern Idaho: Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, and surrounding communities).
Program Goals
Kootenai Electric Cooperative's Operation Round Up rounds up member electric bills to fund community grants in northern Idaho. Education, safety, and community programs in the cooperative's service area are prioritized.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through Kootenai Electric Cooperative by October 16, 2026.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. October 16, 2026 deadline. Monitor kec.com for future cycles.
Grant Award Amount
Recent grants approximately $2,000-$7,500 for community programs.
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 Kootenai Electric Round Up?
Schools and nonprofits in Kootenai Electric Cooperative service territory in northern Idaho.
How much does Round Up provide?
Recent grants approximately $2,000-$7,500.
Can funds be used for STEM and education tools?
Yes. Education programs in cooperative communities are eligible.
How do northern Idaho schools apply?
Apply through kec.com by October 16, 2026.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide alignment documents and letters of support for northern Idaho 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 — Idaho 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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