Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) established the GiFTS (Giving Funds to Schools) program to support local schools and empower teachers and students to own their projects with TCEC funds. The amount available to each school is based on enrollment. Funds are available to schools served by TCEC and for all grades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Examples of activities the program will fund are:
- Athletics
- Band and Choir
- Extra-curricular student organizations
- Engineering/robotics, math clubs, science clubs
- FFA
- 4-H
- Advertising efforts by schools
- Athletic programs
- Gym banners
- Field signs
- Yearbooks
- Field Trips or Education Tours
- Museums
- Businesses
- Science and Technology tours
- Etcetera
Individual expenses and traveling expenses like lodging and food are not eligible for funding from TCEC.
GiFTS funds are allocated based on the number of students enrolled. Schools may apply for GiFTS funds from January 1 to October 1.
When allocated GiFTS funds have been applied for and disbursed, leaving zero funds, applicants will be notified.
TCEC typically responds within 10 business days. Applicants will be notified when to expect the GiFTS check.
For additional questions, please call TCEC at (580) 652-2418 and ask for Brittney Davis at extension 114.
GiFTS Donation Request Form
If you are an educator or student, please complete the short form below to request funds.