Petit Jean Electric Cooperative
Community Grants & Donations
A small grant or donation, usually $100 to $1,000, from the electric co-op in Clinton for youth and community projects in its north-central Arkansas service area. Schools can apply.
- Amount
- $100 to $1,000 (typical)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Oct 31, 2026 (20 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opYouth and community groups that benefit co-op members in Petit Jean Electric's service area. The form lists “School/sports team” and “Other” as organization types, so it isn't limited to 501(c)(3)s, but it doesn't say whether a for-profit school counts.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Arkansas only, local area
- Last checked
- Oct 9, 2026on pjecc.com
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Which counties are served (the co-op says 9 counties but doesn't list them on its site; call to check your address)
- Whether a for-profit school can apply
How to apply
- Step 1: Call Petit Jean Electric (501-745-2493) to confirm your school is in its service area
- Step 2: Have your tax ID (FEIN) ready
- Step 3: Describe the project, its total cost, how the money will be used and who benefits
- Step 4: Submit the online form by the deadline for the months you need the money (next: October 31, 2026)
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Petit Jean Electric Cooperative strives to support outstanding youth, community organizations and events that benefit the members within our service territory.”
The application's organization types are 501(c)(3) charity, city government, school/sports team, or other. It asks for a tax ID (FEIN). The project must benefit co-op members in Petit Jean Electric's territory, which covers parts of 9 counties in north-central Arkansas (the co-op is based in Clinton, Van Buren County). Call to confirm your school's area is served.
- Project benefits members inside Petit Jean Electric's service territory
- Tax ID (FEIN) required
- Apply by the deadline for the months you need the money
- Decisions take at least 30 days after the due date
Timing
Three deadlines a year: Oct 31 (money needed November to February), Jan 31 (March to June) and April 30 (July to October). Decisions come at least 30 days after the deadline.