The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF), the charitable arm of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU), is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Growth and Impact Grant Program. The Growth and Impact Grant Program includes three distinct grant opportunities: the Credit Union Development Grant, the Community Impact Grant, and the Professional Development Grant.

Following an extensive evaluation process, the selected organizations were found to have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their communities and exhibited innovative approaches to addressing critical challenges. Collectively, these recipients have been awarded a combined total of $50,500 in grant funding.

The Credit Union Development Grant Program aims to support the growth and sustainability of credit unions by providing financial assistance for projects that improve staff and volunteer development, technology adoption, operational efficiency, and innovation.

Credit Union Development Grant Program Recipients:

Combined Employees Credit Union (Warner Robins, Georgia)

Community South Credit Union (Chipley, Florida)

Compass Financial Federal Credit Union (Hialeah, Florida)

Covington Schools Federal Credit Union (Andalusia, Alabama)

Demopolis Federal Credit Union (Demopolis, Alabama)

Harris Employees Credit Union (Cordele, Georgia)

Hialeah Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union (Hialeah, Florida)

Jefferson Credit Union (Hoover, Alabama)

TVH Federal Credit Union (Tuskegee, Alabama)

"Through the Credit Union Development Grant Program, we celebrate those who dare to innovate, elevate operational excellence, and champion growth,” stated Bobbi Grady, SECUF Director. “Congratulations to all of the recipients who are dedicated to staff and volunteer development, technology adoption, and operational efficiency."

The Community Impact Grant Program is designed to fund projects that positively impact the community, such as financial education programs, community development initiatives, and charitable giving efforts.

Community Impact Grant Program Recipients:

Calhoun Liberty Credit Union (Blountstown, Florida)

Hello Credit Union (Panama City, Florida)

Compass Financial Federal Credit Union (Hialeah, Florida)

Coweta Cities & County Employees Federal Credit Union (Newnan, Georgia)

Heritage South Credit Union (Sylacauga, Alabama)

Loyalty Credit Union (Pensacola, Florida)

Northeast Florida Credit Union Chapter

NRS Community Development Federal Credit Union (Birmingham, Alabama)

"We are excited to celebrate the recipients of the Community Impact Grant Program, whose endeavors exemplify the transformative power of community engagement. Through projects spanning financial education, community development, and charitable initiatives, these recipients have shown how collective action can create lasting impact within our communities," expressed Grady.

In addition to the Credit Union Development Grant Program and the Community Impact Grant Program, the Professional Development Grant Program offers professional development grants year-round to member credit union CEOs, employees, board members, and supervisory committee members. If you are interested in applying for a Professional Development Grant, click here to apply.

The SECUF would like to express its heartfelt congratulations to all the grant recipients. Their outstanding work and commitment to their communities align perfectly with the Foundation's mission of fostering positive change and sustainable growth.