The Decatur County REMC Community Trust committee recently met to review Operation Round Up grant requests. The committee awarded 12 local organizations a total of $25,998.40 in grant funds.
Grant recipients include:
Wreaths Across Ripley County $1,000 to fund wreaths for veterans’ 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 school’s robotics program
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 antenna 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 Jan. 31, 2027. Applications and program details are available at dcremc.com.
