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
2026 Plugged-In Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the 2026 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 Historic District | Beautification project of Main Street, including wayfinding banners, planters, and benches. |
| Christian County | Beautification at their new municipality location. |
| Douglas | |
| City of Ava | Public safety improvement project to build fencing and a cement pad at the Bill Martin Memorial Airport for the installation of the new Automatic Weather Observation System to improve safety for emergency responders and better storm monitoring. |
| Douglas County Historical Society | Rehabilitation and enhancement project to paint and repair the museum exterior. |
| Ozark County | |
| Theodosia Area Chamber of Commerce | Beautification project to purchase and install banners promoting the Theodosia community. |
| Stone | |
| Stone County Health Department | Commercial improvement and upgrade project to build and install storage shed and expand parking lot for community events. |
| Reeds Spring School District | Upgrade community facilities project to install new benches for seating at Wolf pack park at the tennis and pickle ball courts. |
| 4-Ozark Seniors | Capacity building project to purchase tables and chairs so they can provide more programs and training opportunities for Stone and Taney County senior citizens to prosper. |
| Taney County | |
| Meadows Cemetery | Historic preservation project to complete phase 1 replacing outhouse and do site work around the one-room schoolhouse. |
| Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge | Rehabilitation project to increase building efficiency with the installation of energy-efficient LED lighting |
Interested?
Apply
Applications for 2027 will be available March 1 – April 30, 2027.
Next Steps
- Applications reviewed and scored in May.
- Finalists will be notified in June.
RECIPIENTS
- Plugged-In Grant Recipients are announced in July, and funding is released in August.
- Projects start August 1 and must be completed in 12 months.
