LEC Community Impact Grant 2025

Laurens Electric Cooperative is proud to support Simpsonville through their Community Initiative Impact Grant program. This competitive process will award grants from $1000 to $2000 to support community growth and/or vibrancy projects to improve local quality of life. Funds are provided by Laurens Electric Cooperative and distributed through the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce. Recipients will be announced at the Simpsonville Chamber’s A-List Awards Celebration on August 21, 2025.

Applicant Guidelines:
Proposed projects should include innovative, creative, and practical solutions to current community needs, represent a new or unique community opportunity, and make a clear difference in the quality of life. The project must provide tangible results. Suggested interest areas are community development, education, the environment, health, or arts and culture. Examples might include the creation of a community garden or repaving a community’s basketball court.

To Apply: Complete this application no later than August 8th.

Your name *

Organization Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Project Overview

Project Name *

Project Location *

Provide a detailed description of the project: *

Briefly describe the project's main goal and objectives: *

How does this project support community growth and vibrancy and promote higher quality of life? *

Explain how the grant funds would be used: *

Expected Impact

Detail the project's anticipated positive outcomes and community impact: *

Community Collaboration

What other partnerships, collaborations, or support has this project received or plan to receive from local organizations, businesses, or residents? *

Sustainability and Long-Term Benefits

Explain how the project will have a lasting impact on the community: *

Do you have any additional comments?

Thank you for applying for the Laurens Electric Cooperative Community Initiative Impact Grant through the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce , in partnership with LEC, reserves the right to not select a grant recipient if, in our judgment, there is no suitable applicant that meets the established criteria and standards outlined in the grant guidelines.

LEC Community Impact Grant 2025

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