At Medina Electric Cooperative, "Concern for Community" and "Cooperation Among Cooperatives" are more than just principles—they are the foundation of everything we do. Through our partnership with CoBank, a national cooperative bank, we are able to turn local support into life-changing donations.

Through the Sharing Success program, CoBank matches Medina EC’s donations dollar-for-dollar. This means every contribution we make has double the power to improve the quality of life across our 17-county service area and beyond.

Over $215,000 Donated Since 2012

Since joining the Sharing Success program, Medina EC and CoBank have combined to give back over $215,000 to the nonprofits and charitable causes that keep our communities strong.

How the Program Works

We invite our members and local organizations to help us identify the next round of recipients.

1. Nominate: Use the link below to nominate a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit or community organization.

   • The nomination period is January 1 - February 23.

   • Nominations will be reviewed and selected in March. 

2. Match: If selected, Medina EC provides a donation of up to $15,000, which is then matched by CoBank.

   • The max total donation is $15,000, however the average per organization is usually between $3,000-$10,000.

   • A minimum of one organization will be selected, and a max of four will be selected. 

   • The receiving organization(s) will be required to complete online paperwork through CoBank to finalize the donation process. 

   • A photo op will be scheduled with Medina EC

3. Empower: These funds go directly to work in our communities, supporting education, emergency services, human advocacy, and economic development.

Is Your Organization Eligible?

To qualify for a Medina EC Sharing Success matching grant, the nominee must:

• Be a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

• Provide services within Medina EC’s service territory.

• Provide support to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.