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Professional Development Grants

NEW YORK CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

Up to $2,500 per calendar year

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Professional Development Grants

Funder: New York Credit Union Foundation

Geographic Scope: New York State

Purpose: Provide financial support to credit union employees and volunteers to participate in educational and training programs offered by the New York Credit Union Association, designed to enhance professional skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities.

    Eligibility

  • All federal and state-chartered credit unions in New York
  • Credit union employees and volunteers
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need
  • Must show how professional development opportunity will benefit their role and credit union
  • Grant award varies depending on membership status with New York Credit Union Association

    Eligible Uses of Funds

  • Registration fees for professional development workshops offered by or through New York Credit Union Association
  • Conference registration fees
  • Training session registration fees

    Maximum Award

  • Each credit union may receive a maximum of $2,500 per calendar year
  • Foundation strives to accommodate as many applicants as possible
  • Awards subject to fund availability and competitive review
  • Unique circumstances may lead to awards exceeding stated maximum
  • Applying does not guarantee funding

    Review Criteria

  • Credit union's financial need and performance
  • Relevance to professional development
  • Benefit to credit union operations

    Contact Information

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

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Methods:

1. Online Application (Preferred)
- Access through the Professional Development Grant Application portal at nycuf.org/grants-and-resources/grant-applications
- Streamlined system for efficient submission

2. Email Submission
- Send completed application and all necessary documents to: member.relations@nycua.org
- Ensure submission is complete

3. Fax Submission
- Fax completed application and required documents to: (518) 782-4266

4. Mail Submission
- Mail to:
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The New York Credit Union Foundation – Grants
PO Box 15118
Albany, New York 12212-5118
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- Include all necessary documents and completed cover sheet

    Timeline and Deadlines

  • Applications accepted: Rolling basis throughout the calendar year
  • Submission deadline: At least ten days before scheduled event
  • Decision notification: Within seven business days from submission date
  • Subject to: Availability of funds

    Required Information

  • Demonstration of financial need
  • Explanation of how opportunity benefits applicant's role
  • Explanation of how opportunity benefits the credit union
  • Professional development event details
  • Registration fees information

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

professional-development

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