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Inclusion Fund Grant

The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation supports efforts to reach unserved and unrepresented communities in Wisconsin that struggle to be served by traditional financial services. In 2023, the Inclusion Fund Grant was introduced to connect credit unions with the resources that are offered by Coopera Consulting to implement programs and services for multi-cultural markets. Inclusion fund grant applications are accepted February 15 through April 30 each year. 


The funds from this grant are applied to the cost of using Coopera Consulting for market analysis, strategic development, improving business practices, and more. The ideal credit union will have the capacity to implement recommendations made by Coopera Consulting, invest in their community, track progress, manage a multi-year project, and add recommendations from Coopera to their strategic plan. Additionally, the credit union should have the staff capacity to ensure success. 

Applications are accepted between February 15 through April 30 annually. Recipients are notified by May 31. Applications must be postmarked by the last day of each grant cycle to be considered for funding during that cycle. Applications received after the last day of each cycle will be held for consideration in the next grant cycle.



Past Inclusion Fund Grant Recipients:


2025

Badger-Globe Credit Union

UnitedOne Credit Union


2024

Guardian Credit Union


2023

Co-op Credit Union, Fort Community Credit Union, Prospera Credit Union, Southern Lakes Credit Union

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