How much do members contribute?
Annual contributions per member average $6, but could potentially be up to $12.
How do I sign up?
Fill out the Participation Form.
Please note all contributions are tax deductible.
Who administers the fund?
Riverland Energy Cooperative has a designated board of directors for the Community Cares funds. It's made up of Riverland Energy Cooperative board members.
Deadlines for submitting applications for funds are: February 11, 2027 and August 12, 2027. Decisions regarding application grants are made within approximately one month after the respective deadline.
Money contributed to Community Cares is administered by a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation called the Riverland Community Cares Foundation.
What will the money be used for?
Contributions are generally awarded to non-profit programs, projects and organizations that improve the quality of life in our local communities and emphasize: public safety, health care, self-sufficiency, basic human needs, community leadership and social issues for youth. Only one grant per year will be awarded to an organization.
Unless your project benefits the overall community, contributions are generally not awarded to: lobbying, political, religious, veteran or fraternal organizations; fundraising dinners, raffles or events; capital fund campaigns; scholarship programs; national fund drives or advertising; or paying members bills.
Contributions will generally be made to 501(c)3 organizations whose activities benefit members of the Riverland Energy service area.
