Texas Credit Union Foundation Grants Program

The Texas Credit Union Foundation (TCUF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that has as its mission, "Empowering People To Improve Their Financial Well Being."  With its mission as a guiding force, TCUF has three distinct focus areas

Financial Education and Community Outreach
Credit Union Professional Development Education
Disaster Relief for Credit Union Communities

TCUF provides grants and scholarships to support these areas of focus, thanks to generous support from Texas credit unions, the Texas Credit Union League and its affiliate, Credit Union Resources, Inc., credit union chapters, corporate sponsorships, Community Investment Fund investors, industry groups and individual donations.  In 2009, TCUF approved $304,737 in grants, sponsorships and scholarships.  The Foundation also administered an additional $157,342 in Community Investment Fund grants on behalf of the Texas Credit Union League.  

For more information such as grant eligibility, limitations, grant programs, etc., please click on the TCUF Grants Program link or contact Staci Zale at 469-385-6443 or szale@tcul.coop.

2010 General Grant Application Cycles

Grants Cycle                                        Grants Committee Mtg.          

November 3 - January 21                        February 4

February 5  - April 29                              May 13

May 14 - July 29                                     August 12

August 13 - October 21                           November 4

** General grants include training calendar grants for credit unions over $20 million in assets and Community Service grants.  The Community Service grant allows affiliated credit unions, chapters, and credit union-affiliated and/or collaborating organizations to apply for grants to assist in local community service activities.

2010 Community Investment Fund Grant Application Cycles

Grants Cycle                                        Grants Committee Mtg.          

November 11 - January 28                     February 11

February 12 - May 6                               May 20

May 21 - August 5                                  August 19

August 20 - October 28                          November 11

** CIF grants include training calendar grants for credit unions under $20 million in assets.  Also included are supervisory annual audits, software conversions, planning sessions, and equipment and technical assistance for credit unions of all sizes.