Community Grants

With the establishment of the BEMC Community Grants program in 2003, we expanded our commitment to improving the quality of life in our community. The Community Grants are funded by the proceeds of our auction at the Annual Meeting in September of each year. The goal is to lend a helping hand or provide seed money for worthwhile projects in five major areas: family services, civic and community programs, cultural and arts programs, emergency services and economic development.

Applications are accepted only between January 15 and February 15 of each year, with grants awarded in April. 

 HOW TO APPLY:   ONLINE APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!  Be sure to review the full package below.  We recommend using these materials to start drafting your application in advance.

2013 Community Grant Application Package -  PDF file including Guidelines
2013 Sample Application Form - MS Word document

ONLINE APPLICATIONS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!

To complete a new 2013 application online, click here. (Remember to record your username and password and save it!)
To return to a 2013 application already started, click here.

NOTE: Application may be saved and edited prior to submitting. To save, choose "Save for Later" located at the end of the application. You may return at a later date and edit as needed.  
- When your application is complete and you have added any attachments, choose "Submit" and on the next screen, print a copy for your records.  You may also save an electronic version as a PDF file.
- Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be edited, so please proofread carefully! 

INFO ON PRIOR GRANTS:

US.Senate Declares April 18, 2013 as National Lineman Appreciation Day (article)

Community Grants Archives (link)

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