CARRINGTON, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – During its March meeting, the Northern Plains Electric Operation Round-Up approved grants totaling $3,700 to help support worthy causes.

The funds raised for Operation Round-Up come courtesy of members of the co-op that voluntarily elect to have their electric bills rounded up to the next dollar. The donated about averages about 50 cents a month for each member and raises approximately $37,000 every year. The program has helped over 855 local charitable causes since 1998.

Below is a full list of grants approved in March:

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Harmon, Maddock, to assist with medical expenses.
Cynthia Buchanan, St John, to assist with medical expenses.
Carrington Cemetery, upkeep of grounds.
Caring-Ton Preschool, learning materials.
Benson County Transportation, Maddock, operational costs.
McHenry Senior Citizen, operational costs.
Stutsman County 4-H, recognition banquet.

The group is always looking for charitble causes. For additional information or to nominate a program, email tamia@nplains.com or call (800)-882-2500.