Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced that the spring 2025 round of its Community Investment Grant Program is now open. A total of $150,000 is available to support local not-for-profit organizations located in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Grant amounts generally range from $3,000 to a maximum of $25,000, and there are usually 15 – 20 recipients. The giving program was created in 2008, and since then has awarded a total of over $2.5 million to more than 200 organizations throughout its tri-county service area.
Applications must be received by 5 pm on Friday, February 28, via email at marketing@coastccu.org. Applications may also be submitted by mail to Coast Central Credit Union Marketing Department, 2650 Harrison Ave., Eureka, CA 95501. Interested organizations are encouraged to first review eligibility guidelines for their projects and access the application at https://www.coastccu.org/community/community-investment/. For questions, contact VP Marketing & Communications Colleen Toste at ctoste@coastccu.org or (707) 445-8801 x 1309. All applicants will be notified of the Board of Director’s decisions in mid-April.
“I am extremely proud of our community investment program, now in its 18th year,” stated Fred Moore, President & CEO. “By banking with Coast Central, our members are making a tremendous impact on the local non-profits who work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for youth, veterans, homeless, seniors, emergency responders and others throughout our three counties.”
Coast Central’s giving programs total $650,000 annually. In addition to its grant program, the organization also supports its communities through sponsorships and college scholarships to local high school seniors, and more information is available at coastccu.org. Additionally, in 2024, CCCU employees marked a new milestone of 8,500 volunteer hours throughout its three counties. Through banking with CCCU, individuals and businesses directly support these efforts.