(Jackson, Mn.)– Jackson, Minnesota-based Federated Rural Electric Association has awarded a little more than $19,000 in grants through their Operation Round Up program. 22 organizations were awarded funding. Officials say 38 applications were received for the 62nd round of funding, totaling nearly $105,000. A list of recipients can be seen below.
The deadline for submitting applications for the next round of funding is February 13th, 2026.
About 73 percent of Federated Rural Electric members participate in Operate Round Up which allows their electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Organizations wishing to apply for funding through the program can go to federatedrea.coop to download an application form.
Organizations awarded funding include:
MCW Elementary, Sherburn $120 Buy ice packs and thermometer cover health supplies
HLO FFA $250 Supplies to teach younger students about ag industry
JCC Speech/Language Therapy Dept. $425 Resources/tools to diagnose & provide student therapy
SW & West Central Service Co-op, JCC $450 Fine motor toys for JCC/HLO students’ occupational therapy
Lutheran Social Services, Jackson $500 Disposable trays for Jackson/Lakefield Meals on Wheels
Caregiver Response Effort & Service
Team (CREST), Fairmont $500 Toward bingo, boat tour & other social events
MCW Sherburn Elementary $500 Toward Kindergarten Round Up meal/activities
HLO H.S. Positive Behavior Interventions
& Support $500 Supplies/activities to promote positive behavior
Coats for Kids/Family Services $500 Toward coats, snowpants, hats & gloves for Jackson Co. kids
MCW Early Childhood Family Education $500 Toward paint and construction paper supplies
Martin Co. Substance Abuse Coalition $600 Narcan distribution boxes for 24-hour access in Trimont &
Truman
HLO Ag Education Program $600 Student workbooks for the new Personal Finance course
Des Moines Valley Health &
Human Services, Jackson Co. $1,000 Diapers for the Baby Bundle program for eligible families
Alpha Fire Department $1,000 Drone to be used for fires & searching for accident victims
Healing Hearts Recovery, Sherburn $1,000 For clothing, activities & transportation for medical appointments
South Central Dive Team, Trimont $1,000 Toward surface unit to communicate with divers underwater
MCW Elementary $1,000 Toward five walkie talkies for administration/special ed teachers
JCC Health Office $1,200 Toward eye dr appointments & glasses for four students in need
Sherburn Fire Department $1,550 Replace three broken pagers
Southwest Crisis Center, Jackson $2,000 Toward food, clothing, medication, toiletries & housing
Heaven’s Table Food Shelf, Fairmont $2,000 Food for the monthly community food box program
Heat Share, The Salvation Army $2,000 Emergency energy assistance for Federated members in need
