The National Credit Union Foundation launched its 2020 Grant Cycle, and the deadline for credit unions to submit applications is July 15. The Foundation’s 2020 Grant cycle has two opportunities for credit unions, titled "Start at Home" and "Tell Your Story."

Nominations are now open for the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. The National Credit Union Foundation turns to the credit union movement for help in nominating individuals and organizations for the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards to be presented at its annual fundraising gala.

As communities around the world weather the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the National Credit Union Foundation has launched “Together Tuesdays,” a weekly brief video post designed to inspire positivity and ways to bring people together.

Credit union leaders and emerging leaders can now register for the National Credit Union Foundation’s 2020 Credit Union Development Education (DE) Trainings taking place in Madison, Wis. in March/April, May, September and November.

John Fiore, director, Andigo CU and director emeritus, Alloya Corporate FCU, is a recipient of the 2020 Herb Wegner Memorial Outstanding Individual Achievement Award in recognition of his career spanning 50 years in the credit union movement.

The National Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors has approved 8 grants totaling $75,000 to help credit union organizations document and measure the impacts of their products and services on member and employee financial health.

The National Credit Union Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved three new Biz Kid$ Business Plan Competition Grants for 2019, totaling $25,000, allowing credit union organizations to use Biz Kid$ to provide economic and entrepreneurship education.

The National Credit Union Foundation is currently seeking nominations for five board seats. Volunteers may generally serve up to three terms of the duration of the term of office for the seat they are selected. Applications must be received by Oct. 25. 

The National Credit Union Foundation has announced next year’s Credit Union FinHealth20 Conference will be April 27-29 in San Antonio, bringing together experts and practitioners to discuss how credit unions are measuring their members’ financial health.

The National Credit Union Foundation’s 2019 grant cycle is coming to a close. There are two opportunities for credit unions to apply, including Biz Kid$ Business Plan Competition Grants and Financial Health Measurement Grants both with a deadline of June 30.