SVEC Awards Community Grants, Scholarships to Page County Recipients
PAGE COUNTY, Va. — Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) has announced the names of its latest grant and scholarship recipients.
Five Page County organizations were among those named for community grants.
Awarded a grant to purchase fresh produce, ingredients and other supplies to prepare and deliver a variety of healthy soup meals to senior citizens in Page County.
Page Library Association
Awarded a grant to replace all current fluorescent lighting in the library with more energy-efficient LED lighting.
Awarded a grant to provide a back-to-school celebration for low-income children in Luray.
Shenandoah Elementary School PTA
Awarded a grant to purchase musical instruments and instructional items for the music program.
Awarded a grant to help with essential support, including food, hygiene products, diapers, formula, clothing and emergency assistance to individuals facing financial hardship.
Operation Round Up first began providing funds to community organizations in 2018.
The program builds a charitable fund through co-op members who voluntarily round up their bills each month. An annual corporate contribution also supports the mission.
A complete list of first round 2026 SVEC Operation Round Up grand recipients may be found HERE.
Funds are available to any group, charity or organization that serves SVEC members.
To apply for the next round of grant funding, complete the form on the Operation Round Up Application page.
Applications for the final grant cycle of 2026 are due by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.
Questions, email svecpr@svec.coop or call (800) 234-7832.
PCHS seniors named recipients of SVEC scholarships
Maryn Cave, a 2026 Page County High School graduate, will attend James Madison University in the fall.
Field of Study: Elementary Education and English
“My dream is to teach in my community of Page County. I want to ensure my classroom is an emotionally safe space for children, where they are able to expand their knowledge, find their voice and feel empowered. My mission is to inspire my students and uplift my community by nurturing the minds of tomorrow.”
— Maryn Cave
Alia Rinehart, a 2026 Page County High School graduate, will attend James Madison University in the fall.
Field of Study: Biology
“Becoming an optometrist and returning to my hometown to open a practice would be a chance to be a role model to young girls in my community, showing that hard work and determination can make career goals become a reality.”
— Alia Rinehart
Each scholarship is valued at $2,000. For a full list of 2026 scholarship recipients, click HERE.
According to the SVEC scholarship information page:
Since 1992, SVEC has offered scholarships to high school seniors in the region we serve. A student’s parents or guardians must be members of SVEC whose primary residence is in the Valley, and the student must attend a high school located in the counties or city served by the cooperative.
Scholarships are intended to be awarded to students for the fall semester following their high school graduation, and funds are expected to go toward the intended career path outlined in a student’s application. SVEC’s scholarship committee will consider situations on a case-by-case basis.
