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Great River Energy Corporate Contributions Guidelines for Funding Mission: The Great River Energy Corporate Contributions team will, through its funding decisions, strive to do the greatest good for the greatest number of our member consumers and their communities, as well the communities in which our facilities are located. The Great River Energy Corporate Contributions Team will: • Deal respectfully with all applicants, providing them clear information about the goals, objectives and guidelines for obtaining a contribution from Great River Energy. In addition, the team will make public a list of all organizations to which Great River Energy has made a contribution. • Respond in a timely manner to a request for a contribution. This includes setting deadlines for applications and meeting on a regular basis to consider applications. Any applicant denied a contribution will be informed in writing. • Respect the confidentiality of all applicants and gain their permission before publishing their name in a list of Great River Energy grantees. • Recognize the increasing cultural diversity of the communities Great River Energy serves and reflect this diversity in their grant making. • Adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior and maintain a conflict of interest policy for team members so they will not be unduly influenced when considering an applicant. Funding Categories • Community Service: Programs and organizations which are important components of a community’s overall quality of life, with emphasis on public safety and the cultural environment of communities. • Education: Programs that reflect the business and membership interests of Great River Energy. • Environmental: Programs that promote environmental stewardship. • Technology: Programs that advance technology, especially those that reflect the business and membership interests of Great River Energy. • Youth: Programs designed to combat critical social problems, with emphasis on children and teens at risk. Programs which promote wellness and encourage youth participation in physical activities. Contribution Program Restrictions While contributions are generally focused geographically within those areas where Great River Energy has major facilities and member-consumers, they are not restricted as such if an organization is outside the Great River Energy service area but provides programs and benefits to the member-consumers. Contributions are generally restricted to non-profit organizations which have been granted Section 501©(3) tax-exempt status. Contribution funds, (except those specifically approved by the Great River Energy Board) will generally not be used for: • Lobbying, political, and governmental groups • Religious institutions and events • Fraternal and labor organizations • Private educational institutions • Fund-raising events (i.e. dinners, raffles) • Capital fund campaigns • National fund drives • Sponsorships • Advertising • Individuals How to Request a Contribution All requests must be made in writing by using the Great River Energy Request for Contribution Form. Completed forms should be forwarded as follows:
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