Community Engagement Request Form 2025
At Central Willamette Credit Union, we are dedicated to supporting our local communities by collaborating with partners who are making a positive impact near our ten branches. We emphasize community partnerships through financial contributions and volunteer efforts, and we are committed to providing financial wellness resources accessible to all community members.
Our goal is to support the communities we serve in building better lives, both now and for the future.
CWCU Areas of Focus:
- Advocacy
- Community Partnerships
- Financial Wellness
- Volunteer Hours
Grant Program Submission Timeline:
- Submission of Community Impact Request
- Timing: Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis; you may submit your request at any time.
- Review Period:
- Duration: Each submission undergoes a review process of up to three weeks from the date of receipt.
- Notification of Decision:
- Timeline: Applicants will receive an email notification regarding approval or denial by the end of the three-week review period.
We operate on a rolling submission basis, meaning you can submit at any time. Please allow up to three weeks for review and a decision. All applicants will receive an email notification, whether approved or denied. Please note that CWCU reserves the right to exercise discretion in selecting grantees from year to year, based on available resources and project alignment with our community priorities.
Criteria:
- Must have nonprofit status and be local to one of our ten branch locations.
- Eligible projects must align to our Mission in Building Better Lives, your organization and project must focus in one of our areas of impact (Advocacy, Community Partnerships, Financial Education, Volunteer Hours).
- Volunteer Hours by CWCU Employees can be requested at any time.
- There is no guarantee of availability.
We Do Not Offer Support to:
- Individuals
- Faith Based Organizations
- Political Groups
- Personal Travel or Entertainment
- Individual sports teams or sport event programs