Operation Round-up Of Cullman & Winston
Operation Round Up (Operation Round-Up Trust, EIN 63-1284255) is a community grant program administered by Cullman Electric Cooperative. The Cullman EC webpage describes funds generated by members rounding up bills to provide classroom grants in Cullman and Winston counties, lists grant cycles and deadlines, offers FAQs, and links to the online application portal.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local K–12 school, school district, or classroom-focused educational program serving Cullman or nearby counties seeking a modest classroom grant.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a school or directly provides classroom programs in Cullman/Winston counties.
- • Request aligns with classroom supplies, teacher-led projects, or small program support.
- • Request size fits the program’s typical mid-five- to mid-five-figure awards.
- • Ability to demonstrate local impact and prior community partnerships.
- • Willingness to apply through the cooperative’s online portal or contact Member Services.
Geography
Observed grants are confined to a single state (Alabama) and the program is described as serving Cullman and Winston counties, so the geographic footprint is locally concentrated.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about a dozen distinct grantees and similar counts in prior years, and recipients are independent local schools, indicating a moderate breadth within a clearly education-focused portfolio.
New Applicants
Direct turnover is limited—only about one new recipient was observed in the latest year while most grantees are returning—but a public application portal and contact details exist, so unfamiliar applicants can plausibly enter the portfolio though competition favors incumbents.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
