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Operation Round Up

Application Review Process

  • All applications will undergo review by a Board of Trustees.
  • The Board of Trustees will convene at least semi-annually, with the possibility of more frequent meetings based on the volume of applications received.
  • Applicants will receive notifications within 30 days following the Board of Trustees’ decision on their application.

Deadline for February​ meeting: January 31
Deadline for August meeting: July 31​

Organization Application
Guidelines for Applicants (PDF)

The trust’s primary objective is to gather and allocate funds for charitable endeavors benefiting groups and organizations within Decatur County REMC’s service area.

  • The REMC’s service area encompasses Decatur, Jennings, Ripley, Franklin, Rush, and Bartholomew counties.
  • Funding for the trust is primarily derived from the REMC’s members who voluntarily participate in a roundup program.
  • Participants consent to rounding up their monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar.
  • The rounded-up amount is collected by the REMC and subsequently transferred to the Decatur County REMC Community Trust, Inc.
  • Groups or organizations situated within Decatur County REMC’s service area are eligible to apply for funds.
  • Membership with the REMC is not a prerequisite for eligibility.
  • Generally, funds are allocated to fulfill needs unaddressed by other sources or methods
  • In exceptional circumstances, additional funding may be accessible to groups or organizations if approved by all the Trustees responsible for fund administration.
  • Applicants can apply for and receive funds no more than once within a 12-month timeframe.

The following will not be eligible to receive funding:

  • Candidates for political office, political parties or any political purpose.
  • Activities or requests that lack solid community support.
  • Payment of utility bills.

Organizations may apply at any time by submitting the online application using the link above, downloading a paper application here or picking up a copy at our office.

Completed paper applications may be mailed or delivered to Decatur County REMC at 1430 W. Main Street, Greensburg, IN 47240, or emailed to dcremc@dcremc.com.

If you have any inquiries or require assistance with completing the application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Decatur County REMC at (812) 663-3391.