Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Awards Sharing Success Grants

Cooperative partners with CoBank to provide $15,000 in grants to local nonprofits.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:04am

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Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC), in partnership with its lending partner CoBank, has awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to three local nonprofit organizations: Graham-Dustin Public Schools, May May's Homes, and Gateway to Prevention. The Sharing Success program, launched by CoBank in 2012, enhances the impact of co-ops and the nonprofits they aid by matching charitable contributions.

Why it matters

The grants reflect CVEC's commitment to investing in the communities it serves, supporting organizations that play vital roles in public safety, education, and community well-being. The Sharing Success program strengthens local communities by leveraging the cooperative's resources.

The details

The $15,000 in grants were awarded to three local nonprofit organizations: Graham-Dustin Public Schools, May May's Homes, and Gateway to Prevention. CVEC is widely recognized for delivering reliable electric service, and the cooperative is equally committed to supporting the communities it serves through charitable initiatives like the Sharing Success program.

  • The Sharing Success program was launched by CoBank in 2012.

The players

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC)

A nonprofit, publicly owned utility cooperative with a steadfast commitment to serving its members in the East Central Region of Oklahoma. CVEC provides essential electric utility service to over 25,000 accounts, catering to the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial members.

CoBank

CVEC's lending partner and the organization that launched the Sharing Success program in 2012 to enhance the impact of co-ops and the nonprofits they aid.

Graham-Dustin Public Schools

One of the three local nonprofit organizations that received a grant from the Sharing Success program.

May May's Homes

One of the three local nonprofit organizations that received a grant from the Sharing Success program.

Gateway to Prevention

One of the three local nonprofit organizations that received a grant from the Sharing Success program.

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What they’re saying

“For more information about the Sharing Success program or other CVEC initiatives, contact Kaci Dennis at 405382-3680.”

— Kaci Dennis

The takeaway

The Sharing Success grants awarded by Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative demonstrate the cooperative's commitment to investing in the communities it serves, supporting local nonprofits that play vital roles in public safety, education, and community well-being. This program, launched by CVEC's lending partner CoBank, strengthens the impact of the cooperative's charitable contributions and helps to build stronger local communities.