Plugged In
WRVEC’s new community enhancement initiative
White River Valley Electric Cooperative and its trust, Operation Round Up, expanded their charitable works in 2021. The initiative is focused on development and volunteerism in the communities we serve. Through the Plugged-In initiative, we have enhanced area walking trails, preserved historical sites, revitalized public access docks, and more.
“Plugged In”, WRVEC’s Community Enhancement Program, provides grants and old-fashioned sweat equity to organizations seeking assistance for community-driven projects in Taney, Stone, Christian, Douglas, and Ozark Counties. The program is designed to grow area economies, promote community revitalization, and strengthen overall livability in each county. Grants will be given to organizations that offer strong missions, proposals, and track-records. Grant monies are available for each county project plus volunteer participation, where applicable.
To be considered, projects must do at least one of the following:
- Increase employment and economic opportunities
- Rehabilitate and upgrade community facilities
- Preserve wildlife, marine, and recreational areas for public enjoyment
- Improve public safety or promote education thereof
- Enhance neighborhood appearance or cleanliness
- Improve viability of commercial areas and enhance the business environment
- Provide programs and training opportunities for residents to prosper
2024-2025 Plugged-In Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Plugged-In Recipients! Their projects were in line with our funding criteria, had strong community backing and we’re excited to invest in them. Each of these projects will have the opportunity to request WRVEC volunteers to donate sweat equity into these projects over the next year.
| Christian County | |
| Sparta Community Garden | Community Garden raised beds and soil, Garden Shed, Scale, and ATV for transportation of equipment and harvest |
| McMurry Arena | Funding will help with improvements to the arena. |
| Douglas | |
| City of Ava Volunteer Fire Department | New lighting and patio recreation area that will enhance the trainings and team building. |
| Ozark County | |
| Ozark County Chamber | Welcome to Gainesville Signs. |
| Stone | |
| Pathways Project Coalition | Trafficking Awareness campaign printed adds, and “Go Bags” |
| Stone/Taney County | |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks | Iron Chef Program at all 4 locations in Crane, Reeds Spring, Branson and Forsyth funding will provide tables, pots, and pans, chef aprons, and hats, as well as a new Commercial Grade dishwasher. |
| Taney County | |
| Forsyth Senior Friendship | Community Garden raised beds and soil. |
Interested?
Apply
Applications for 2025 will be available March 1-April 30, 2025.
Next Steps
- Applications reviewed and scored in May.
- Finalists will be notified in June.
RECIPIENTS
- Plugged-In Grant Recipients are announced, and funding released in July.
- Projects start August 1 and must be completed in 12 months.
