Community Partnership Program
Helping meet the current and future needs of the communities we serve.
Supporting community projects throughout our service area is just common sense. That's why BEK's Board of Directors created the Community Partnership Program (CPP), a grant program for nonprofit organizations working to make their communities stronger.
Application Deadlines
Deadline | Board review | Awards announced |
March 31 | April | May |
September 30 | October | November |
Who Can Apply
- The applicant must be a not-for-profit organization located within BEK's service area, or have a registered address that belongs to a current cooperative member.
- Funding must benefit communities within the cooperative service area.
- The organization must have BEK Fiber or phone service.
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Projects We Fund
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Community-owned or nonprofit businesses
Café, grocery store, motel
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Community facilities
Ambulance service, fire district, recreation, hospital or clinic, community or senior
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Community-based or nonprofit projects
School and youth projects, and other projects that benefit community members
Not Eligible
- Annual appeals or membership drives
- Capital debt reduction
- Individuals or for-profit organizations
- Political projects
- Religious groups for religious purposes
- Retroactive funding for expenses incurred before the decision date
Grant Funding Options
For either option, submit a complete application describing how you'll use the grant funds. Applications that don't address the information requested won't be considered. A project can receive only one CPP grant in a 12-month period, and only one grant for the same project or purpose.
How Grants Are Awarded
- The Board of Directors may award up to $15,000 in CPP grants after each application period.
- Applicants are notified of the Board's decision in writing.
- Approved grants are paid by check to the organization and presented 2 to 4 weeks after notification.
- Grant recipients may be asked to take a photo for the Beacon or the local newspaper.
Ready to Apply?
Applications are accepted online only. You can save your progress and finish later.