The first of the two grants, the Inclusive Community Grant, targets programs that integrate one or all of the following populations into the community: persons with disabilities, persons of modest means and Latino immigrants. Ideally, these programs raise these populations out of their traditionally segregated role, providing them opportunities to participate in activities alongside members of the broader community.

The second grant, the Financial Education Grant, will fund programs that provide financial education for adults and/or children.

Applications for both grants must be received by 3 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009.

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

Ankeny seminar:
Monday, May 4, 10 a.m.
Veridian Credit Union
1201 S. Ankeny Blvd.

Cedar Rapids seminar:
Tuesday, May 5, 10 a.m.
Veridian Credit Union
2810 Edgewood Rd. SW

Waterloo seminar:
Wednesday, May 6, 9 a.m.
Veridian Credit Union
1827 Ansborough Ave.

Information distributed at the sessions will be the same at each location. Representatives from non-profit organizations are invited to attend the seminar that best fits their schedule and location. Applications may be downloaded at www.veridiancu.org/about_us/grant_application.asp.

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 500 Iowans throughout 24 branches. For more information, visit www.veridiancu.org or call (800) 235-3228.

###

For Immediate Release
April 21, 2009