Operation Round-Up
One might think the penny has lost its power in today’s economy. However, we have found that a few pennies can make a real impact on education.
Through a giving program known as Operation Round Up, members of Cullman Electric Cooperative and customers of Cullman Power Board have donated more than $5 million to educational projects – and they’ve done it a few pennies at a time.
“Cullman Electric Cooperative brought the program to our members in 1993,” says Grady Smith, former President and CEO of Cullman Electric Cooperative. “By allowing us to round up their power bills to the next whole dollar, participating members donate an average of 50 cents per month to the Operation Round Up trust fund. That doesn’t seem like a lot of money at first glance, but it adds up fast when thousands of people join the effort.”
Members: For more information about Operation Round Up and how this is applied to bill, please contact our Member Services Department at 256-737-3200 or 1-800-242-1806.
ATTENTION TEACHERS:
NEW: Operation Round Up Frequently Asked Questions for teachers and administrators.
Submission Cutoff Dates for the 2023-2024 school year:
The website will reopen on Thursday, July 27, 2023 for new grant submissions.
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Grant Cycle |
Site Open to Apply |
Teacher Deadline |
Board Meeting Dates |
Meeting Month |
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1 |
7/27/23 |
8/31/23 |
9/14/23 |
September |
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2 |
9/15/23 |
9/28/23 |
10/12/23 |
October |
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3 |
10/13/23 |
10/26/23 |
11/9/23 |
November |
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4 |
11/10/23 |
12/28/23 |
1/11/24 |
January |
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5 |
1/12/24 |
1/25/24 |
2/8/24 |
February |
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6 |
2/9/24 |
2/29/24 |
3/14/24 |
March |
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7 |
3/15/24 |
3/28/24 |
4/11/24 |
April |
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Cite Closed until 2024-2025 school year |
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NOTE: Invoices are due 60 days after receiving notification of grant approval, typically the day after the ORU board meeting. If an invoice is not received by the deadline, the grant will be voided.