There are now two methods to submit your grant applications:
— submit online
— print, then mail or fax Grant Application

Technology Grant
The Shapiro Technology Grant is available to assist Shapiro credit unions purchase up-to-date computers, upgrade existing systems, to buy software and to get connected to the Internet. Maximum allowable benefit is up to $5,000.

Note: Not available to credit unions that received technology grants in 2012.

Advocacy Expense Grant
The Shapiro Group offers up to $2,000 to help Shapiro Group credit unions offset credit union advocacy trip expenses.

Just Ask Grant
The Shapiro Group offers up to $1,000 for products and services that do not fit into any of the other grant categories.

Marketing/Public Awareness Grant
The Shapiro Group offers grants up to $2,500 to Shapiro Group credit unions to help offset costs associated with marketing and public awareness.

Note: The grant amount will cover up to half the costs of the marketing/public awareness expenditure, not to exceed $2,500.

Planning Grant /ALM
The Shapiro Group offers grants up to $2,500 to help Shapiro credit unions with strategic and/or scenario planning session and to help purchase Asset Liability Management software tools.

Compliance/Policy Grant
The Shapiro Group offers grants up to $2,500 to help Shapiro credit unions with compliance needs to help offset costs associated with compliance or policies.

Guidelines:
These guidelines are subject to modification at any time and are contingent upon the availability of funds.

• The maximum annual, individual, credit union grant fundings is limited to $5,000. Credit unions with capital/net worth of less than 12 percent represent the greatest need within the Shapiro Group, therefore, credit unions with capital/net worth equal to or greater than 12 percent are exempt from obtaining a grant in 2013. Credit unions with net worth below 7 percent, and therefore under PCA, will require additional review before approval. The Shapiro Group will disburse grant funds after final approval and proof of service.
• By submitting this grant application, you agree to make a cash donation of 10% of the grant amount funded to the Shapiro Group or an in-kind donation. In-kind donations include volunteering to serve on a CCUL committee, ad-hoc, or at the chapter level, participation or promotion of Connect for the Cause campaign, or other assistance as needed by the Shapiro Group. You also agree to provide a statement of benefit upon request. If you received a grant in 2012 and selected the in-kind donation, please provide an explanation of how you have made your in-kind donation toward your 2012 grant.