Membership Relations

The Membership Relations department works to build a bridge between the League and its member credit unions. Focused on assessing credit union needs, the department works with League resources and partners to identify and provide the valuable services and tools which enable credit unions to excel. Click here to download a map that shows the different chapters in Alabama and Florida and the membership relations staff member for that area.

Credit Union Resources

CDCI

The Community Development Capital Initiative (CDCI) is a fund to help credit unions and banks expand their services to low-income areas. The CDCI is restricted to credit unions that are both a) certified by the Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund (b) have low-income designation from NCUA or state regulators. Click here to see an FAQ sheet about the program and here for more about the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions. For credit unions that would like to become a low-income designated institution, contact LSCU Vice President, Cooperative Initiatives Laura Vann at 800.342.1266 ext. 2181.

National Credit Union Foundation Innovation Grants

Credit unions have until June 30, 2010 to apply for an innovative grant from the National Credit Union Foundation. Click here to view the application and to read about the grants available.

IRS VITA/TCE Grants
The IRS is offering more than $12 million in grants for nonprofit organizations, including credit unions, that offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). Click here to view the requirements and the application for the grants. They are due to the IRS by July 9, 2010.