Trico POWER Grants
Giving to the Community
Twice a year, the Trico Electric Charitable Trust, which is funded through Operation Round Up, awards non-profit organizations up to $10,000 each. Grants are awarded in May and December of each year to non-profits providing critical services in southern Arizona. The proceeds are used to assist community organizations, schools, veteran’s groups, first responders, food banks, and more. Since 2008, Trico’s POWER Grants program has provided $875,000 in funding to local non-profit organizations in our community.
spring power Grants
open february 2026
The Spring 2026 POWER Grants will open on February 3, 2026. Tax-exempt organizations that provide the following services were eligible to apply for a POWER Grant:
- Food and Basic Needs
- Housing
- Health and Mental Care
- Fire and Emergency Response
Fall power Grants
Open September 2026
The Fall 2026 POWER Grants will open in September 2026. Tax-exempt organizations that provide the following services are eligible to apply for a POWER Grant:
- Education
- Substance Abuse Prevention and Support
- Arts and Literacy
- Childcare and Development
Trico Grant FAQs
eligibility & requirements
Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) status. Organizations must demonstrate they provide services to a significant number of individuals living in Trico’s service area. (Refer to the Trico Service Area Map for information on service area boundaries). Organizations do not need to be located in Trico’s service area in order to be considered but do need to be located in Southern Arizona.
application process
Applications are completed via AwardSpring.
Once the application deadline passes, the Trico POWER Grants Committee, made up of Trico employees and Members, score applications and recommend funding to the Trico Board of Directors.
Once approved by the Trico Board, all applicants will be notified of whether or not they will receive funding. Spring Grant Round applicants will be notified in May, and Fall Grant Round applicants will be notified in December.
Who We Have Served
Since 2008, Trico’s POWER Grants program has provided $875,000 in funding to local non-profit organizations in our community.
Who Were the Past Grantees?
Altar Valley Conservation Alliance
Arivaca Coordinating Council/Arivaca Human Resource Group Inc.
Arivaca Fire District Auxilliary
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
Arizona Housing and Prevention
Autism Society of Southern Arizona
Ayuda Smiles, Inc. dba Smiles For Veterans
Community Food Bank of Southern AZ
Community Home Repair Projects of AZ
Diabetes Prevention and Aid Fund
Girls Scouts of Southern Arizona
Green Valley Assistance Services
Green Valley-Sahuarita Community Food Bank
Heavy Hitters for the Kingdom, Inc.
Marana Unified School District Power Pack Program
Marana Unified School District Food and Clothing Bank
MIKID- Mentally Ill Kids In Distress
Sahuarita Unified School District
Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children
Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center
Strength Building
United Community Health Center
Vail Unified School District Vail Pride Day
grant testimonial
Trico Cares
Trico is proud to support our local nonprofits who help make the lives of our Members better each and every day.