How much funding does Credit Union Partner's Helping Hands Foundation Fund (CFNEA) provide?

Credit Union Partner's Helping Hands Foundation Fund (CFNEA) provides Up to $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Credit Union Partner's Helping Hands Foundation Fund (CFNEA)?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Credit Union Partner's Helping Hands Foundation Fund (CFNEA)

Q: Who is eligible for Credit Union Partner's Helping Hands Foundation Fund (CFNEA)?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Alabama.

Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama

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Funding Amount

Up to $2,500

Deadline

Rolling

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: September 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted continuously and evaluated monthly on a competitive basis by a Grant Review Committee.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Alabama

Overview

The Emblem Credit Union and Family Savings Credit Union created the Credit Union Partner's Helping Hands Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama to support individuals in their service areas with emergency or unmet needs. Applicants must live in an area served by one of the credit unions; be over 60, disabled, low income, or mentally or physically challenged; and have an immediate need due to a local disaster, emergency or unmet need. Funded areas include home repair correcting a health hazard, home repair assisting individuals with disabilities, immediate food or shelter needs not met by another agency, and immediate health care needs not met by another agency. Applications are accepted continuously, reviewed monthly, maximum $2,500.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted continuously and evaluated monthly on a competitive basis by a Grant Review Committee. Maximum request $2,500. Read the guidelines, then apply online at CFNEA.

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What Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 71
Total given: $1.47M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,250–$254K

96% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Alabama 96%, Georgia 2%, Virginia 1%. Top recipient cities: Anniston, AL; Birmingham, AL; Gadsden, AL.
17% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
34% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Rainbow Omega Inc · Eastaboga, AL

Support for the Organization and its Mission

$254K
Oxford Performing Arts Center (Opac) · Oxford, AL

RUBATO; Grand Piano

$100K
Family Success Center of Etowah County Inc · Gadsden, AL

HOPE Family & Children Counselors

$61K
St Michael's Medical Clinic · Anniston, AL

Unrestricted Use; Expanded Medication Access; Expanded Healthcare Access

$48K
Sight Savers America · Pelham, AL

Case Managed Eye Care; Health and Vision Screenings; Follow-Up Eye Care Programs;…

$47K