Dates
ICUF scholarship and grant deadline. The first review for 2010 scholarships and grants (Community Service, Small Credit Union Development, Marketing and Business Development, and Financial Independence & Revitalization Effort (FIRE)) will take place following the March 31 application deadline. Printable application forms are available on the ICUL Web site. Grant application review deadlines are March 31, July 31, and October 31. Grant seekers are encouraged to complete and return the application form to the Foundation as early in the year as possible since grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be reviewed as long as grant funds are available. March 31 is the main scholarship application deadline. Scholarship seekers are encouraged to complete and return the application form to the Foundation as early in the year as possible since most scholarships are awarded following the March 31 deadline. During the remainder of the year, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis for as long as funds are available. If you have any questions about the grant programs, contact Vicki Ponzo at the Foundation, 800-942-7124.
REAL Solutions Partner meeting dates. The Illinois Credit Union League and the Illinois Credit Union Foundation have teamed up with the National Credit Union Foundation to bring you a program called, “REAL Solutions for Low Wealth Households.” All REAL Solutions Partner Credit Unions are welcome to attend these sessions which are held at the ICU System Center in Naperville from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend Partner Meetings; pre-registration is required. The 2010 meeting schedule includes:
- March 9 (Tuesday) Youth Financial Education, Financial Counseling
- June 9 (Wednesday) VITA (Volunteer Tax Assistance Program), Refund Anticipation Alternatives
- Sept. 15 (Wednesday) Immigrant Outreach, Financial "Makeovers"
- Nov. 16 (Tuesday) Filene Innovations, Plastic & Pre-Paid Cards
Contact Melanie Murphy via phone (800-942-7124) or email at least one week prior to the meeting to register.