Hear from four of our 2024 Operation Round Up recipients.

Join Operation Round Up and Make a Big Impact with Small Change

At CHELCO, supporting our community goes beyond providing power—it’s part of who we are. Through Operation Round Up, thousands of our members are helping local non-profits by simply rounding up their monthly electric bills to the next dollar.

The average donation is roughly $6 per year, but together, these small contributions fund vital services like foster care, food programs, shelters, education, and recreation for people of all ages.

Joining is easy:

Every penny goes to those in need—be part of the change today.

How to request an Operation Round Up grant:

Non-profits with a 501(c)(3), (c)(4), or (c)(19) designation can apply for funding through our online grant application. Applications are reviewed monthly by the Operation Round Up Committee, with funds distributed up to two weeks after each meeting, based on availability and board-approved policies.

Grants may support causes such as:

  • At-risk children
  • Education and the arts
  • Environmental programs
  • Public health and safety
  • Basic needs and community services

Operation Round Up does not fund:

  • Capital campaigns
  • Political or religious organizations
  • For-profit businesses
  • Fundraisers for individuals
  • School programs
  • Youth sports programs

2024 Impact Report

In 2024, CHELCO’s Operation Round Up program had its biggest year ever, thanks to our members who round their bills to the next dollar amount for local nonprofits. Here is our 2024 recap:

Operation Round Up 2024 Impact Report

If you are not enrolled and would like to be, visit CHELCO.com/Operation-Round-Up.