Community Support and Involvement

Central Texas Electric Cooperative employees are proud to support the communities we serve through the Community Support & Involvement initiative. Funded through employee-organized fundraising and volunteer efforts, this program provides grant funding to local organizations whose projects create meaningful benefits within the cooperative’s service area. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for support, with applications reviewed on a monthly basis.

Apply for Funding

Organizations seeking support through the Community Support & Involvement Employee Grant Program may submit an application using the online form below. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed monthly by the employee Community Support Committee.

Applicants should be prepared to provide basic organizational information, a description of the proposed project, the community impact of the project, and a budget overview or other supporting financial information to assist with the review process.

Apply for Funding

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations applying for Community Support & Involvement funding must meet the following requirements:

  • The organization must provide a direct benefit to individuals or communities within the Central Texas Electric Cooperative service area.

  • Requests must be submitted by an organization; individual requests are not eligible.

  • The proposed project or program must align with at least one of the Community Support focus areas listed in the application.

  • A completed application form must be submitted, including a project description and budget overview or other supporting financial information.

  • 501(c)(3) designation is not required.

Support Focus Areas

Projects must align with at least one of the following Community Support focus areas:

  • Youth Education

  • Agricultural Education

  • Low-Income Needs

  • Senior Citizen Services

  • Youth Sports and Recreation

  • Leadership Development

  • Veterans and Military Support

  • Animal Welfare

  • Family Support and Social Services

  • Historic Preservation and Cultural Heritage