Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants

Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: August 30, 2025

Summary

The Veridian Credit Union’s Nonprofit Partnership Grants, in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, offer up to $5,000 to support nonprofit organizations enhancing financial stability through education in financial literacy and employment readiness. This funding prioritizes IRS classified 501(c)(3) public charities serving Iowa and specific Nebraska counties, focusing on organizations with a proven track record in improving financial literacy and demonstrating commitment to diversity and collaboration.

Overview

Veridian Credit Union has partnered with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa to provide the Veridian Credit Union’s Nonprofit Partnership Grants. Grants are made possible by the Veridian Credit Union Fund of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. This fund provides general operating support grants to nonprofit organizations whose work plays a vital role in enriching communities in Veridian Credit Union’s service area in Iowa and Nebraska. Grants The Veridian Credit Union’s Nonprofit Partnership Grants are general operating grants of up to $5,000, and are made available to nonprofits that are strengthening communities by helping individuals become more financially stable. The purpose of these grants is to provide support to nonprofits whose work is primarily focused on addressing barriers to financial stability by educating individuals in financial literacy or employment readiness. Grants are not for projects or programs, but are for organizations that are fully engaged in work centered around financial literacy or employment readiness. If an agency leads a variety of programs, then financial literacy or employment readiness needs to be a key component throughout its programming. Please note that general mentoring programs for youth are not considered as addressing barriers to financial stability.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to be considered for a Veridian Credit Union’s Nonprofit Partnership Grant:Applicants must be classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities.Applicants must be serving residents in Iowa and/or in the following Nebraska counties: Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington.If the applicant has received past funding, all grant reporting must be up to date and in good standing.

Ineligibility

The following groups are NOT eligible to apply:Government entitiesApplications submitted through a fiscal sponsorOrganizations whose primary purpose is to raise funds for other organizations (this includes “friends of” and “foundation” arms of nonprofitsOrganizations that require participants to participate in religious programming