TDECU Cares Foundation Grant

The TDECU Cares Foundation Grant supports local organizations that enhance community well-being by focusing on education, employment pathways, and essential human needs. Eligible applicants include registered 501(c)(3) non-profits and governmental entities within TDECU's service areas. The foundation prioritizes projects that align with its strategic focus and provide volunteer opportunities for TDECU employees. By investing in impactful initiatives, the foundation aims to foster meaningful change in the communities it serves.

TDECU and TDECU Cares Foundation are committed to helping our communities thrive. Through the TDECU and TDECU Cares Foundation, we invest in our community by providing grants and charitable sponsorships to local organizations that assist individuals in the regions where TDECU has a presence. We support initiatives and projects that have meaningful and long-lasting positive impact within the communities we serve.
TDECU improves the lives of Members of our community, by investing in local organizations, programs, and resources that focus on advancing access to quality education, expanding pathways to meaningful employment, and supporting access to essential human needs.
Grants
To qualify for a grant, your organization must be a registered and current 501(c)(3) non-profit or qualifying non-governmental organization with an emphasis on programmatic support. Special events and capital campaigns are not considered. Organizations will need to complete the “Charitable Grant Application.”
Charitable Sponsorship
A qualifying 501 (c)(3) may apply to receive support from TDECU for a special activity or event. Organizations will need to complete the “Charitable Sponsorship Application.”
TDECU and TDECU Cares Foundation’s strategic focus and giving guidelines will consider applications that focus on our three priority areas:

• Advancing Access to Quality Education
• Financial WellnessMath and Literacy Enrichment
• Expanding Pathways to Meaningful Employment
• Workforce DevelopmentLife Skills Development
• Supporting Access to Essential Human Needs
• Disaster and Crisis ReliefMeal Services

Eligibility

We will review proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, or governmental organizations where TDECU has a presence.