Common Cents, a 501 (C) non-profit entity operated separately from Red River Communications, awards funds to local non-profit and community organizations and offers emergency & medical assistance for local individuals.

Common Cents is funded by our customers when they round up their bills to the next dollar. These tax-deductible contributions average $0.40 per month.
Nearly 60% of our customers contribute to Common Cents.

The board of directors meets quarterly to review applications; if you are interested in applying, please download and return the form below.

Common Cents Program Details:

• Local non-profits and community organizations who serve Red River Communications' customers may be eligible to apply. Religious or political organizations, for-profits and pass-through organizations such as Cares for Cancer or the American Cancer Society are all not eligible for funds. 
• The purpose of the request must be for a tangible project. Operating expenses and recurring expenses are not eligible. 
• A maximum of $2,500 per calendar year can be awarded to an organization. 
• Proof of fundraising efforts, non-profit status and cost documentation are required. Applications without this information will not be considered. 

A separate volunteer Board of Directors of Red River Communication’s members oversees the Common Cents fund. It meets quarterly to review applications and approve donations. Thank you, board members, for your time and talents!

The information contained in the statement is to obtain funding from Red River Communications' Common Cents grant program on behalf of the undersigned. 

Each undersigned understands that the information provided herein is used in deciding to grant funding, and each undersigned represents and warrants that the information provided is accurate and complete and that Red River Communications' Common Cents Board of Directors may consider this statement as continuing to be accurate and correct until a written notice of a change is provided. Red River Communications' Common Cents is authorized to make all necessary inquiries to verify the accuracy of the statements made herein.

The applicant agrees to share information provided herein with other organizations/agencies by Red River Communications' Common Cents Board of Directors and to return the funds if said project is not completed.