How much funding does Community Investment Program (Community Grants) provide?

Community Investment Program (Community Grants) provides $3,000 - $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Investment Program (Community Grants)?

The deadline is August 31, 2026.

Community Investment Program (Community Grants)

COAST CENTRAL CREDIT UNION

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Homeless Affordable Housing Grants Grants for Youth Programs

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Funding Amount

$3,000 - $25,000

Deadline

August 31, 2026

145 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Investment Program

Overview: Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment Program provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties in California.

Background: The program was created in 2008 and has awarded over $2 million to more than 200 organizations as of 2023. The Board of Directors approved an increase to up to $300,000 in grants annually, with $150,000 available per round.

Geographic Scope: Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties, California

Award Amount: Generally $3,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per grant. Typically 8-12 recipients per round.

Annual Funding: Up to $300,000 annually ($150,000 per semi-annual round)

Focus Areas: Recent recipients have supported:

Emergency response and rescue services (fire departments, ambulance services)

Homeless services and affordable housing

Youth programs and education

Senior services

Environmental initiatives

Healthcare and medical support

Community centers and recreation

Food security

Domestic violence support

Animal rescue

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations serving Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties

Must be supporting local communities within the credit union's service area

Application Rounds:

Spring Round: Opens February 1

Fall Round: Opens August 1

Contact Information:

VP Marketing & Communications: Colleen Toste

Phone: (707) 445-8801 ext. 1309

Email: ctoste@coastccu.org

Mailing Address: Coast Central Credit Union Marketing Department, 2650 Harrison Ave., Eureka, CA 95501

Website: coastccu.org/community/community-giving

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method:

Applications submitted directly to Coast Central Credit Union via:

- Email: marketing@coastccu.org
- Mail: Coast Central Credit Union Marketing Department, 2650 Harrison Ave., Eureka, CA 95501

Spring Round:
1. Applications open February 1
2. Deadline: 5 pm on the last Tuesday of February (e.g., February 28)
3. Applications reviewed by committee of credit union staff
4. Recommendations made to Board of Directors
5. Board decisions announced by late April

Fall Round:
1. Applications open August 1
2. Deadline: 5 pm on Thursday, August 31
3. Committee review of applications
4. Board recommendations and approvals
5. Recipients announced mid-October

Required Information:

Nonprofit organization details

Project/funding request description

Specific use of funds

Impact and community benefit

Selection Criteria:

Community need and impact

Organization's ability to execute the project

Alignment with credit union values

Geographic distribution across tri-county area

For More Information:

Contact VP Marketing & Communications Colleen Toste at (707) 445-8801 x 1309 or ctoste@coastccu.org

Visit coastccu.org/community/community-giving

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitshomelessaffordable-housingyouth-programsseniorsenvironmenthealthcarecommunity-centersfood-securitydomestic-violenceanimal-rescuefire-departments