How much funding does Small Credit Union Technology Assistance Grant provide?

Small Credit Union Technology Assistance Grant provides Up to $10,000 or 50% of total project cost, whichever is less in funding.

When is the deadline for Small Credit Union Technology Assistance Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Small Credit Union Technology Assistance Grant offered?

Small Credit Union Technology Assistance Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Small Credit Union Technology Assistance Grant

Minnesota Credit Union Foundation

Foundation Annual Small Business Grants Technology Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000 or 50% of total project cost, whichever is less

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

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

From the program guidelines: “Application Process: There is no application deadline; requests are accepted throughout the year (rolling basis).”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Minnesota Credit Union Network members with assets of less than $100 million
Stated goal of funded project must address a primary challenge of the credit union
Credit unions may apply for one Small Credit Union Technology Assistance grant per year

Overview

The intention of this grant program is to provide funding to help small credit unions best serve their members and to help the credit union thrive and grow. The focus of these grants is technology needs, not capital equipment or operations.

Geographic Scope: Minnesota

Eligibility:

Minnesota Credit Union Network members with assets of less than $100 million
Stated goal of funded project must address a primary challenge of the credit union
Credit unions may apply for one Small Credit Union Technology Assistance grant per year

What They Fund:

Technology needs: hardware and software, apps, upgrades, replace and repair critical equipment/platforms
Member access services: mobile banking, texting, etc.
Online services: new/upgraded website, new or enhanced features to reduce fraud

What They Don't Fund:

Capital projects
Operating expenses
Staff time
Dues and regulatory fees

Application Process: There is no application deadline; requests are accepted throughout the year (rolling basis).

Reporting Requirements:

Grantees must submit a Final Progress Report at end of project (supplied by Foundation)
Success measurements based on stated project goals and outcomes
Must submit copy of paid invoice(s) relating to project with Final Progress Report
Grant amount reimbursed following receipt of report

How to Apply

Application Process

Required Information:

Applicant name (first, last)
Title
Email address
Asset size
Number of members
Number of employees
Dollar amount of grant request (maximum $10,000 or 50% of total project cost, whichever is less)
Short summary of the project
Goals and objectives of the project - what you hope to achieve (must address a primary challenge of the credit union)
How program will benefit/impact members and how you plan to sustain project in future
Project timeline including start and completion dates and/or assessment dates
Project budget with uploaded bids/invoices (max file size 20MB)
Credit union support confirmation - either applicant is CEO or has CEO's approval to apply

Submission: Online form submission required

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