Impact Grant Program

Eligibility Requirements

Credit unions with assets of $300 million or less, chartered at the federal or state level, and in good standing with CCUA are encouraged to apply. Membership is based in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Delaware.

Grant Range

• $100 - $2,500
• NEW: Maximum available grant increased in 2025 to $2,500

Use of Grant Funds

Impact Grants are available to assist credit unions with a variety of operating needs. Funds may be used for, but not limited to:

• Technology
• Security Upgrade and Improvements
• Operations
• Funding to reach emerging and underrepresented markets, including youth, older Americans, immigrant populations and people of low or modest means.

Review Criteria

CCUA will evaluate the grant application based on your credit union's financial need and performance.

• Applications must have clearly defined goals and objectives.
• Applications must be accompanied by a project budget and other pertinent supporting documentation.
• Incomplete grant applications will not be considered.

Grant Award Limits

Impact Grants have a maximum award limit of $2,500 per credit union per calendar year. Eligibility does not guarantee funding, as grants are awarded through a competitive review process based on specific criteria. Guidelines may be modified at any time and are subject to funding availability.

Application Process

The Impact Grant Application should be completed and submitted electronically, with all necessary information to member.relations@ccua.org.  If you are unable to submit electronically, please mail all necessary documentation, including completed cover sheet to:

Cooperative Credit Union Association – Impact Grant
845 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Marlborough, MA 01752-4704

Impact Grant Application

CCUA Impact Program: Membership Levels

By contributing to CCUA’s Impact Grant Program through annual membership, your credit union helps smaller institutions strengthen their operations and seize new growth opportunities.

Contribution levels are based on asset size, but additional support is always welcome.

• $5,000: Appropriate for, but not limited to, credit unions with assets of $1B or more
• $4,000: Appropriate for, but not limited to, credit unions with assets between $500M - $1B
• $3,000: Appropriate for, but not limited to, credit unions with assets between $250M - $500M
• $2,000: Appropriate for, but not limited to, credit unions with assets between $100M - $250M
• $1,000: Appropriate for, but not limited to, credit unions with assets between $50M - $100M
• $500: Appropriate for, but not limited to, credit unions with assets between $25M - $50M
• $250: Appropriate for, but not limited to, credit unions with assets of $25M or less

Together, we will advance the credit union community!