Eligible Project Scopes: The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation Credit Union Development Grants are available to help credit unions with a variety of programs including but not limited to:
- Technology
- Security Upgrade & Improvements
- Marketing
- Asset / Liability Management
- Strategic Planning
- Customized Training Opportunities
- Consulting Services
- Operations
Other Requirements:
- Projects must have clearly defined, measurable and achievable goals and objectives.
- Projects must be accompanied by a project budget and any other pertinent supporting documentation.
- Recipient credit union must use the grant solely for the purpose stated on the application.
- The Foundation reserves the right to withhold and/or recover grant funds in the event the funds are misused
- No more than one grant per year, per credit union.
- Grant recipients must provide The Foundation within 30 days after the end of the grant period a final written report detailing how the grant funds were used and what was accomplished with the funds.
- Grants will be awarded based on the number and nature of the grant requests and The Foundation's budget.
Debit and credit card modernization, security upgrades, ATM installation, rebranding, website updates, technology upgrades, marketing, office repairs, and more. View past recipients below for inspiration.
Applications are accepted between May 15 and June 30 annually. Recipients are notified by July 31.
Questions? Contact
Josh Roberts at (608) 640-4065.
Credit Union Development Grant Recipients
past 5 years
2025
Badger-Globe Credit Union
Tokenization and modernization of debit and credit card products
Brantwood Credit Union
Security upgrades and office upgrades
Brewery Credit Union
ATM installation at the credit union’s new branch location
Evergreen Credit Union
Replacement of self-service coin counting machine
First Choice Credit Union
Home banking and mobile app security upgrades and enhancements
Holy Family Memorial Credit Union
Rebranding
Indianhead Credit Union
Creation and implementation of a payday alternative lending program
LCO Federal Credit Union
Installation of new security system
MCU Financial Center Credit Union
Tokenization and contactless credit cards
Racine Municipal Employees Credit Union
Upgrade of the credit union’s computers
Taylor Credit Union
Security enhancements to the credit union’s systems
2024
Badger-Globe Credit Union
Upgrades to core processing system and hardware upgrades.
Brantwood Credit Union
Replacement of current core processing system server and workstation.
Brokaw Credit Union
Implementation of instant issue debit cards
Evergreen Credit Union
Implementation of new digital and physical marketing
FOCUS Credit Union
Addition of an ADA accessible ramp at their main office
Iron County Community Credit Union
Market analysis for rebranding and relocating the main office
Lakewood Credit Union
Technology upgrades and IT infrastructure improvements in new location
Oshkosh Postal Employees Credit Union
Debit card reissue for all members
Public Service Credit Union
Implementation of share drafts and debit cards
Service Credit Union
Implementation of digital wallet for debit cards
Sheboygan Area Credit Union
Modernization of debit card program, including contactless cards and instant issue
WEA Credit Union
Implementation of contactless cards and instant issue
2023
Badger-Globe Credit Union
Upgrades to consumer lending software and optimization
County-City Credit Union
Debit card modernization, including instant issue, contactless cards, and digital wallet functionality
Enterprise Credit Union
Tokenization of debit and credit cards
Holy Family Memorial Credit Union
Implementation of the Cancer Care Agent Program to end debt for terminally ill people
2022
Brantwood Credit Union
Replace HVAC
Brokaw Credit Union
Security upgrades
Evergreen Credit Union
Technology upgrades and new texting software
Holy Redeemer Community Credit Union
Technology upgrades
La Crosse-Burlington Credit Union
Security upgrades, technology additions, website improvements
Racine Municipal Employees Credit Union
Implementation of instant issue debit cards
Sheboygan Area Credit Union
Website redesign
Wisconsin Medical Credit Union
Targeted marketing services
2021
Hayward Community Credit Union
Adoption of remote deposit capture, upgrades to mobile banking, and addition of business debit cards
Holy Family Memorial Credit Union
Addition of ALM Software
Iron County Community Credit Union
Upgrade to credit union technology
La Crosse-Burlington Credit Union
Facilities upgrades
Lakewood Credit Union
Upgrades to credit union equipment
Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union
Adoption of electronic signature
Tomah Area Credit Union
Replacement of roof
Tri-County Credit Union
Adoption of paperless receipts and signature pads
Wisconsin Medical Credit Union
Redesign of the credit union's website