Disaster Relief Grants

Geographic Scope: New York State

Purpose: Provide emergency assistance to credit unions, employees, volunteers, and members impacted by unforeseen disasters.

Program Details

• Enacted on an emergency or as-needed basis
• Not a regularly scheduled grant program
• Awarded based on disaster impact and need

Historical Examples

• Hundreds of credit unions and individuals have used these grants in recent years
• Past disasters funded include:
  • Hurricane Irene
  • Hurricane Maria
  • Hurricane Sandy

Eligibility

• Credit unions affected by disasters
• Employees of affected credit unions
• Volunteers at affected credit unions
• Members of affected credit unions
• Federal and state-chartered credit unions in New York

Contact Information

• Phone: 800.342.9835, ext. 8546
• Email: info@nycuf.org or member.relations@nycua.org
• For emergency assistance inquiries: member.relations@nycua.org
• Website: nycuf.org

Application Process

Submission Methods:

For emergency assistance and disaster relief grant inquiries:

1. Email Submission
   • Send inquiries to: member.relations@nycua.org
   • Include details of disaster impact and assistance needed
2. Phone Contact
   • Call: 800.342.9835, ext. 8546
   • Speak with member relations team for emergency guidance
3. Mail Submission
   • Mail to: ``` The New York Credit Union Foundation – Grants PO Box 15118 Albany, New York 12212-5118 ```

Application Timeline

• Applications processed on emergency/as-needed basis
• Expedited review during disaster situations
• Contact member relations for specific guidance on timing and requirements