The Decatur County REMC Community Trust committee recently met to review Operation Round Up grant requests. The committee awarded twelve local organizations a total of $25,998.40 in grant funds.
Grant recipients include:
• Wreaths Across Ripley County – $1,000 to fund wreaths for veteran’s graves
• Greensburg Bread of Life – $2,000 toward a field sponsorship for the Feeding the Flock fundraiser
• Batesville Food Pantry – $2,000 toward the purchase of food and basic personal items for the pantry
• All for One Ministry – $2,603.58 toward funding the expansion of the Generation Hope program
• New Point Volunteer Fire Department – $1,800 to purchase an electric vehicle immobilizer
• Ripley County So Loved Foster Closet – $2,000 to purchase items for children in need
• North Decatur Elementary – $1,667.12 toward funding the Robotics program at the school
• Batesville Music Boosters – $1,500 toward expenses to host a judged marching band invitational
• Ripley County Emergency Management Agency – $3,500 toward funding to support an antennae project
• SMAFA (St Mary’s Alumni Friends Association) – $2,500 toward funding the purchase of school desks and chairs
• St Mary’s Greensburg – $4,000 toward funding electronic equipment to install on the school doors so they can be locked for safety
• Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry – $1,427.70 toward materials needed to make this resource more visible in the community
This grant cycle included additional funding made available through Hoosier Energy’s initiative to secure future power supply from the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station. This funding provided a direct impact in the communities it serves.
“Operation Round Up shows what can happen when members come together to support their neighbors,” said Amy Ewing of Decatur County REMC. “Combined with these additional funds, their generosity allows us to invest in organizations making a meaningful difference throughout our communities.”
About Operation Round Up
Operation Round Up is a member-funded program that supports local charitable organizations serving Decatur County REMC members and communities. By rounding up their electric bill to the next whole dollar, members make a direct impact in their community. Since its launch in 1999, Operation Round Up has awarded 387 grants totaling more than $695,000.
Nonprofit organizations may apply for the next grant cycle by January 31, 2027. Applications and program details are available at dcremc.com.