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Credit Union Initiative

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The Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives (the Office) maintains this section. The Office supports the credit unions through various delivery channels, including training, specialized technical expertise, loans and grants, and partnerships and outreach. Click on an area below to learn more.
 

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Small Credit Union Program

Information on the Small Credit Union Program also known as SCUP. 

Please click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

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​Upcoming Events

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Loans and Grants

The Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives administers the NCUA Grant and Loan Program. The Grant and Loan Program provides financial assistance in the form of grants and loans to assist low-income credit unions in providing service and stimulating economic activities in their communities.

Click on this link to be directed to the page with the requirements and the applications for the Grants and Loan Program. 

 
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Easy-to-access information on a variety of resources for credit unions including, useful business practices, and services available through NCUA’s partner agencies and organizations, and funding and training opportunities. The links below are to documents in PDF format.
  
 

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Credit Union Connection

Examples of business practices reported by credit unions located nationwide. 
Learn more about these business practices.


Low-Income Designation Fact Sheet – A summary of the low-income designation (LID) conferred by NCUA. The fact sheet lists additional resources for obtaining detailed information about the designation.

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Partnership Connection

A synopsis of Programs, including funding opportunities offered by other federal government agencies and non-profits.

Partner Profiles - A synopsis of programs, including funding opportunities, and resources offered by each Partner. The partnerships are classified according to the following categories: financial assistance, financial education, liquidity, loans, risk management, special accounts and volunteerism.

Funding Announcements - A listing of funding opportunities available through NCUA and its Partner organizations.

Presentations - This section contains webcasts or other training efforts with our partners.

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Training Connection

Links to training events offered by NCUA, other governmental agencies, and foundations; and an archive of training events.


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