WALLA WALLA–Columbia REA is currently accepting applications for its 2021 More Powerful Together Community Grant Program.

Grant funding will be available to selected organizations from Walla Walla County, Columbia County and NE Umatilla County. The goal of the grant program is to make a one-time donation to one or more organizations that serve our communities. The maximum grant amount will be $10,000. More information and the application form can be found on our website at http://www.columbiarea.coop.

• Applications will be accepted between Monday, August 2, 2021 and 5:30 pm, Monday, August 23.

• Applications received after 5:30 pm on August 23, 2021 will not be considered.

• Applications may be submitted via email at [email protected]

Grant Policies and Guidelines

To be considered, organizations must meet certain criteria:

• 501(c) (3) or other non-profit status is NOT required.

• Religious or political organizations are not eligible.

• Organizations only. Applications from an individual, or on an individual’s behalf, will not be considered.

• Previous recipients of Columbia REA grants will be eligible to apply again after 5 years.

For all inquiries regarding the Columbia REA Community Grant Program: Please send email with, “CREA Grant Application” in the subject line, to: [email protected]

The mission, history, and philosophy of Columbia Rural Electric Association is to improve the quality of life for our members. Since 1940, Columbia REA has delivered reliable electricity to homes, cabins, farms and businesses in rural areas of Columbia and Walla Walla Counties and NE Umatilla County. In 2000, Columbia REA established Columbia Energy, LLC (now Columbia iConnect) to provide affordable High-Speed Internet Services.

As a cooperative, Columbia REA is owned by its members and governed by an elected board of directors. Members receive friendly service from local employees who care about them and the communities in which we live.

At Columbia REA, our core values are honesty, loyalty, responsibility, positive attitude and behavior, and professional image.

Columbia REA has a long history of supporting the communities we serve. We contribute to more than 100 different organizations every year, with a primary focus on education and youth programs.