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Community-Based Organizations Grant Application Guidelines

Questions? Contact Diane LaVigna-Wixted at (800) 342-9835, ext.8186.

How to Apply for an Organizational Grant

The New York Credit Union Foundation demonstrates its commitment to enhance the quality of life for New Yorkers by supporting activities of other non-profit organizations that:

Improve financial literacy

Promote access to financial services and counseling

Address savings and wealth building initiatives

Provide professional development opportunities for educators related to financial education

Develop leadership skills of students and educators

Create connections between credit unions and schools or community organizations

Application Process: NYCUF is pleased to announce that the application form can now be completed and submitted online if you have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6 or higher installed. Please note that you will not be able to save the document electronically. Be sure to print a copy for your files before hitting the "Submit" button. If you are unable to submit the application via email, please print the application and mail it to us.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located in NYS with full-time professional staff, deliver programs and services in NYS and have a credit union as a project partner.

Grant Range: $500-$2,500

Project Types

Many types of projects will be considered for funding, including, but not limited to: youth or adult financial education programs, homeownership programs or services, financial counseling, providing the "unbanked" with access to transaction services, microfinance loans, savings building awareness, tax preparation, entrepreneurship, train-the-trainer programs, activities that prepare students and teachers for a successful learning experience, programs that develop leadership skills of students and educators, collaborations between credit unions and schools or community organizations.

Deadlines

Due date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through October 31, 2008.

Notification date: Applicants will be notified within five weeks from the date of receipt.

Funding Source

Funding for organizational grants are made possible through the Community Investment Fund (CIF).