February 2022
News and Updates
It's Grant Season!
The Equipment Grant Program
The IEC Foundation seeks to support not-for-profit organizations, to create opportunities introducing and guiding men and women to successful and satisfying careers in the electrical and communications industries through Equipment Grants.

Today is the last day to apply as the grant application period closes today at 5:00pm EST.
Did you know that there are new available items on this year’s equipment grant application? Check out all 4 years of offerings for your labs!

Check out what's new from Southwire for the 2022 IEC Foundation Equipment Grant: 
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY!
Scholarships
The 2022 application period will be Monday, January 3rd, 2022 to Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at 5:00pm EST. References from employers and IEC Chapters will be accepted from students until Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 5:00pm EST.
The IEC Foundation formed the scholarship fund exclusively for the charitable and educational purpose to award deserving and qualified students who have demonstrated drive, dedication and leadership in their pursuit of careers in the electrical industry. The Foundation Scholarship Fund is offered to Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), students, members and their immediate families, who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college or state accredited apprenticeship programs.
The Home Depot Pro Xtra 2022 Grant Cycle
Monday, February 28, 2022 through Thursday, March 31, 2022
5:00pm EST
Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship
This is for students pursuing a career in the construction trades. The scholarship awards up to $1,000 per year and may be renewed for a second year, for a total of up to $2,000.
Meet the IEC Foundation Board & Staff
Southwire Raffle Winner
Congratulations Julie Brown of IHG Consulting LLC (IEC KY & Southern Indiana)! Julie was the winner of the IEC Foundation Southwire raffle! Thank you Southwire for your continued support & generosity!
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Chapter Contest Winners
Congratulations to our chapter contest $1,000 gift card winners, with the most sales in the Pro Xtra program from November to December 2021!
IEC Atlanta
IEC of Arizona
IEC Middle Tennessee
Partner Spotlight
Schneider Electric
The electrical contracting industry, and in many cases construction trades as a whole, is at an inflection point where demand of services is significantly outpacing supply. Put simply, we need more skilled electricians in order to meet this demand. The IEC Foundation is in a unique position to incubate growth by helping our IEC chapters attract, train, and continuously support apprentices in our trade. I am a 3rd Generation Electrical Industry employee as my maternal Grandfather was an electrician and my mother was an ergonomist in the Electrical Utilities industry.  I’m proud to be a part of helping define the future of our industry! -Erik Odden
How To Get Involved
Text "iecf" to 243725 to make a recurring or one time donation
We thank you for your support!
As you shop through Amazon, your purchases can support IEC Foundation. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to IEC Foundation. When you sign up remember to type out the full IEC Foundation organizational name: “Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation.”

If you are making purchases through the Amazon app please make sure that smile is turned on (this option is under your settings).
IEC Foundation partners are key to the success of our programs. Click the link below to learn more about partnering with IECF and investing in the future of the electrical industry: https://www.iec-foundation.org/brochures
The Home Depot Pro Xtra Program
As a proud partner with IEC, The Home Depot is dedicated to saving electricians time and money. IEC members can get 2% cash back on all qualifying pre-tax purchases when enrolled in our free Pro Xtra Program. In addition to the rebate for customers, The Home Depot will donate a half of a percent of the sales in this program to the IEC Foundation. In 2021, the IEC Foundation was able to support the growth of our chapters and apprentices with $415,397, donated through the Pro Xtra rewards program. Thank you IEC community for your support! 
 
To learn more about the program and how you can support IEC Foundation visit: https://www.iec-foundation.org/iecf-home-depot-pro-xtra-program
IECF would like to thank The Home Depot for your continued support!
What is OneCause?
Does your organization need a new and innovative way to Fundraise? When you sign up for OneCause virtual fundraising solutions, you support the IEC Foundation. For more information, visit the link below. 
Thank you Milwaukee Tool & IEC National for sponsoring OneCause!
The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation