The first of the two grants, called the Financial Education grant, will fund programs that provide financial education for adults and/or children. Applications for this grant must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2007, and a total of $35,000 is available.

The second grant, called the Inclusive Community grant, will fund programs that work to integrate and serve traditionally excluded groups or cultures in our communities. Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2007, and $35,000 is available.

"By funding impactful programs across the state, we are strengthening the communities we serve," said Jean Trainor, President and CEO at Veridian Credit Union.

Veridian will hold educational seminars in January to give non-profit organizations an overview of the grant application process and grant guidelines. The sessions will be held at the following locations and times:

Tuesday, January 16
Veridian's Westdale Branch
2810 Edgewood Road
Cedar Rapids
10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 17
Veridian's Ansborough Branch
1827 Ansborough Avenue
Waterloo
9:00 a.m.

Thursday, January 18
Veridian's Ankeny Branch
1201 South Ankeny Boulevard
Ankeny
10:00 a.m.

"These seminars are a great way for Veridian to interact with local organizations," said Trainor. "Hopefully, our conversations will increase the quality and impact of the programs we'll eventually fund."

Veridian Credit Union, founded in 1934 in Waterloo, Iowa, is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members. The credit union offers a full range of consumer financial services and employs more than 450 Iowans throughout 21 branches. For more information, visit www.veridiancu.org or call (800) 235-3228.

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For Immediate Release
January 8, 2007

Veridian Credit Union . 1827 Ansborough Avenue
Waterloo, IA  50701