CCMA Scholarships Grant

The CCMA Scholarships, offered by the Cooperative Development Foundation, provide financial assistance for registration to attend the CCMA 2026 conference in Tacoma, Washington, from May 28-30, 2026. Eligible applicants include staff, managers, and board members of food cooperatives, as well as cooperators facing financial hardship. These scholarships support the mission of promoting cooperative development and creating sustainable economic opportunities for all.

Note:
If you apply for a CCMA scholarship, please do not register for the conference until after the March 20, 2026 notification date. If you pre-register and are awarded a scholarship, registration fees will be refunded less a 25% administration fee to cover credit card and transaction fees.
CDF makes grants, loans, and investments that support cooperative development, strengthen Main Street cooperative businesses, create good, sustainable jobs, and enhance the lives of people and communities.
The Cooperative Development Foundation's Education Fund is offering scholarships to cover the cost of registration to attend CCMA 2026, which will take place in Tacoma, Washington, from May 28-30, 2026.
The Cooperative Education Fund supports cooperative research, sponsors cooperative education events and scholarships and develops cooperative education materials and programs.

Eligibility

Who may apply: Staff, managers, and board members of food cooperatives. Cooperators who are experiencing financial hardship.