Trico Electric Co-op Awards POWER Grants to Seven Local Non-Profits

Trico Electric Cooperative has awarded a total of $35,000 to seven non-profit organizations providing critical services in southern Arizona. The grants are part of Trico’s POWER Grants program and are awarded twice a year to charities throughout southern Arizona.

Nonprofits are selected through an application process and reviewed by a seven-person committee made up of Trico employees, employee-members, and Board Members.

Receiving a grant of $8,500 was Arivaca Helping Hearts. Receiving a grant of $7,400 was the Arizona Burn Foundation. Receiving grants of $5,000 each were the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Literacy Connects. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson received a $4,000 grant. Receiving a grant of $3,600 was The Human-Animal Connection, while a grant of $1,500 was awarded to the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance.

Since 2008, the POWER Grant program has awarded $665,000 in grants. For more information or to apply go to www.trico.coop/power-grants.



“As a cooperative, Trico is dedicated to serving its Members and our community. We have been a part of these communities for over 75 years, and our Power Grants program is one of the many ways we help to make a positive difference.” Brian Heithoff -Trico CEO/General Manager.

Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc., is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving more than 45,000 customers in Marana, Corona de Tucson, SaddleBrooke, Mt. Lemmon, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Three Points and Arivaca. Formed in 1945, Trico is owned by the people it serves.

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