For Grant Amounts Over $3,000
Charitable Foundation Overview
The Valley Electric Charitable Foundation is a special fund created to benefit communities in VEA’s service territory. The purpose of the Foundation is to collect and disburse funds for charitable purposes that will benefit a significant segment of the community.
Note:
The Foundation awards amounts over $3000. For smaller grant amounts, visit our Charitable Donation Request page.
Where Do VEA Charitable Foundation Funds Come From?
The funds come from
- VEA employees
- Operation Round Up participants (allows members to round up their monthly electric bill to the next highest dollar)
- Dime-a-Month participants (lets members add a flat 10 cents to their monthly bill)
- Members signed up to donate a specific dollar amount each month
Submit your request to make a donation to the VEA Charitable Foundation.
Who Is Eligible To Apply to the VEA Charitable Foundation?
Any non-profit group or organization located within VEA’s service territory is eligible to apply. Those who cannot apply for the grants include political candidates and parties or any political purpose. Organizations or groups who intend to use the grant money to pay their utility bills are also not eligible to apply.
How Does an Organization Apply for Funding?
Download and fill out the VEA Charitable Foundation Grant Application (PDF). After completing the form please upload it below and hit submit.
Charitable Grant Foundation Application Submission
If you are not applying for a grant, other funding is available through charitable donations from VEA. Apply online to submit your request to VEA on the Charitable Donation page.
Questions about VEA’s Charitable Foundation can be directed by emailing our Community Team.