NEW! DEI GrantMnCUF’s new DEI Grant is intended to support credit unions’ implementation of projects that support Diversity, Equity and Financial Inclusion.
The application period is open so that credit unions may apply for funding at any time throughout the year. The Foundation Board will act on applications at their regularly scheduled Board meetings. DEI initiatives may include (but not limited to) projects in the following areas:
Grant guidelines and restrictions:
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CUDE Scholarship
A program of the National Credit Union Foundation, Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) Training brings renewed relevance to the philosophy of "People Helping People." This unique and transformative training provides critical lessons in cooperative principles, credit union philosophy, and development issues, while incorporating challenges credit unions face today. Preference will be given to applicants have shown engagement with the credit union movement.
The grant will cover the full registration fee for in person training, which includes lodging and meals. Travel to and from Madison is at the expense of the attendee. The Foundation is holding space for our grant recipient(s). Please indicate your preferred dates on the application. Applications for CUDE Scholarships are OPEN. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2023. |
Professional Development Grants
Funds opportunities for credit union professionals and volunteers to continue their education and training in order to sustain the credit union movement. Opportunities must apply to a current or future career with credit unions. Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year, and are reviewed for approval by the Foundation Board during its scheduled meetings.
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Small Credit Union Grants
Credit unions that meet specific criteria can apply for expedited reimbursement of professional development opportunities through the Small Credit Union Grant Program. Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Expedited approval will be granted based on the following criteria:
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Financial Education Grants
MnCUF Financial Education Grants support credit unions’ implementation of financial education projects. Applications are evaluated by the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors and evaluated on factors such as credit union value, community impact, collaboration and creativity. The application period is open so that credit unions may now apply for funding at any time throughout the year.
Financial education initiatives may include projects in the following areas:
Grant guidelines and restrictions:
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GAC Scholarships
This scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to credit union staff and/or volunteers who are members of the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and wish to participate in CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference.
Scholarship monies allocated to applicants may be used for the cost of the conference registration, typically between $500 to $1,000, and to help cover some travel expenses. The Foundation will be offering multiple $2,000 scholarships. Preference will be given to applicants who have not attended GAC, are from credit unions under $100 million in assets, and have shown engagement with MnCUN and credit union advocacy. Applications for GAC 2023 are OPEN. Deadline is November 30, 2022. |
Financial & Audit Professionals Grants
The Financial & Audit Professionals Grant Fund was established in 2014 through a generous contribution from Rich Gabrielson, a CPA who worked with Minnesota credit union supervisory committees, boards of directors and management throughout his 36-year career. Gabrielson retired from CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP at the end of 2013.
This contribution provides up to $2,000 in annual grant funding for Minnesota credit union staff and volunteers who have financial and audit-related responsibilities to attend various educational events, conference and seminars. Eligible credit unions must be headquartered in the state of Minnesota, and individuals are only eligible to receive Financial & Audit Professionals Grant Fund dollars (maximum of $1,000) every four years. Grants will be available on an annual basis until the fund is exhausted. Funding from the Financial & Audit Professionals Grant program is intended to cover or defray the costs for credit union professionals and/or volunteers to attend timely and accurate educational events, conferences and seminars on financial and audit-related topics. Reputable course providers include, but are not limited to, the following:
About the Donor Rich Gabrielson worked with credit union supervisory committees, boards of directors and management for 36 years, up until his retirement from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP on Dec. 31, 2013. Rich’s career began in 1977 with Bowlby, Anfinson, Crandall & Haedt (BACH Ltd), and continued through subsequent business combinations and firm name changes under the firm names of Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co. (LAWCO), LarsonAllen, LLP, and CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA). He worked with most Minnesota credit unions at some point during his career, and with many other credit unions around the nation. Rich’s client focus from the late 1980s until his retirement was almost solely in the credit union market. In addition to client service, a key focus of Rich’s involvement with the credit union marketplace was providing education to credit union supervisory committees, boards of directors and management (primarily CFOs, accounting managers, and internal auditors) in the surrounding states, as well as the national marketplace. From Rich: “As I worked with credit unions in a very rewarding professional career for so many years, I would like to return an ongoing token of my appreciation of the working relationship we had. Based on my areas of interaction with credit unions over the years and my passion for providing timely and accurate educational guidance, I would like to provide monetary resources for credit union individuals to attend top-tier outside education related to financial and audit topics.” Applications for the Financial & Audit professionals grant are closed. |