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Grant Eligibility
To be eligible for a grant, you must be a member of the student instruction staff at:
- A public school in Hamilton County, Lafayette County, Suwannee County or Columbia County (Pinemount and Minnie J. NiBlack Elementary only)
- An accredited independent/private school in Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative’s service territory.
Classroom support staff are not eligible for grants.
Grant Guidelines
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. Failure to comply with any of these guidelines may result in the denial of your grant.
- Grants are available only for items that will directly benefit students in the classroom, but grants will NOT be awarded for curriculum, edible items, items of clothing, or items used for extracurricular activities.
- Every grant application must include a “shopping cart” which clearly shows descriptions, unit costs, and quantities of all items to be purchased with the grant.
- Grants for individual teachers will be awarded in amounts equal to the cost of the items in the shopping cart plus shipping, or $250 – whichever is less. Please do not apply for an amount greater than the cost of the items you wish to purchase plus shipping (do not include an amount for taxes).
- Up to 4 teachers from the same school may apply together for a single combined grant. For example, 4 teachers may apply for a grant of up to $1,000 (4 times $250).
- A teacher can be awarded only one grant per semester (individually or as part of a group). Semester 1: August – November. Semester 2: January – May. The board will not meet in June, July, or December.
- Principals are not eligible for grants, whether individually or as part of a group.
- No grants will be awarded for individual reward/incentive items that cost more than $7.00.
- Grants are awarded at meetings of the Operation Round Up Board of Directors. First semester awards are those granted at meetings held in July-November. Second
semester awards as those granted at meetings held in December-April. Board meetings are not regularly scheduled for May, June, or December. - You will be notified by email if and when your grant is approved.
Application Cutoff Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year
Semester 1: August – November
- Thursday, Aug. 14 (for Aug. 21 board meeting)
- Thursday, Sept. 11 (for Sept. 18 board meeting)
- Thursday, Oct. 9 (for Oct. 16 board meeting)
- Thursday, Nov. 13 (for Nov. 20 board meeting)
Semester 2: January – May
- Thursday, Jan. 8 (for Jan. 15 board meeting)
- Thursday, Feb 12 (for Feb. 19 board meeting)
- Thursday, Mar. 12 (for Mar. 19 board meeting)
- Thursday, Apr 9 (for Apr. 16 board meeting)
- Thursday, May 14 (for May 21 board meeting)
Required Invoices
You must upload copies of your receipts/invoices for purchased materials within 60 days of the approval of your grant by visiting our Invoice Submissions Form.
All items purchased using Operation Round Up grants remain the property of the grant recipient’s school district.
All items purchased using Operation Round Up grants remain the property of the grant recipient’s school district.
Ready to get started? Apply for a Grant!
- First, input your items into the budget worksheet. Save your copy.
- Then, complete the online application for an individual grant or an online application for a combined/group grant. You will upload the budget worksheet there.
- Once you submit your application, your principal will receive an email invitation to add his or her digital signature.
- Once all parties have signed off, you’re done! The ORU board will review your application and a response will be provided via email.
If you need technical assistance with the online form, please email our communications department.