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The annual CoBank Sharing Success grant opportunity, capped at $20,000, is made possible by Victory Electric's governing board of trustees in partnership with CoBank  a national nonprofit cooperative bank owned by the rural American cooperatives it services, including Victory Electric. The matching grant program is designed to celebrate the vital role that cooperatives play in individual communities across the country. CoBank states that partnering with members to support worthy causes they care about is a great way to make a positive difference and fulfill its mission of service to rural America. Victory Electric will choose between one and three organizations to receive a portion of the $20,000 grant. Applications open on March 15 and are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2024. 
 

Grant Request

 
Organization Mailing Address
Please provide 1 of the 3 below for verification of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, nonprofit or public charities status.

  • Copies of the advance or definitive IRS determination letters indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and public charities status. You can also provide the Kansas Department of Revenue sales and Use Tax Entity Exemption Certificate.
  • Copies of the pages of the most recent 990 showing public charities status and public support.
  • In general, contributions to any 501(c)(3) charity are eligible for match under the Sharing Success program. Select organizations that are not designated a 501(c)(3) may also be eligible. These organizations include schools and government organizations such as counties or municipalities and their agencies or departments, as long as the grant funding serves a public purpose and is consistent with the purpose and guidelines of the Sharing Success program. Please provide proof of a TIN (taxpayer identification number) or an EIN (employer identification number).

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Please submit the following information:
Please provide a brief description of the organization applying for the grant, what the grant money will be used for, and how will it benefit the community if your organization is selected. Please be specific. If the intent is to pay for an item or service, please include the estimated cost.

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Feel free to upload supporting documents for your request such as invoices, project or construction plans, advertisements, etc.

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