Truliant Foundation – Community Grants Program (Q4 2026)

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Funding for Financial Wellness, Social Mobility & Workforce Education

Organization: Truliant Foundation

Support Type: Charitable grants

Geographic Focus: Communities with a Truliant Federal Credit Union branch

About the Funder

The Truliant Foundation supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen and improve local communities where Truliant Federal Credit Union operates. Through its Community Grants program, the Foundation invests in initiatives that promote financial stability, upward mobility, and workforce readiness for individuals and families.

What This Program Supports

The Truliant Foundation focuses on three core funding areas:

Financial Wellness
Programs that improve financial literacy and inclusion for adults, including:

First-time homebuyer education
Financial counseling
Credit-building initiatives

Social Mobility
Programs that help individuals and families achieve stability and long-term prosperity, including:

Food insecurity programs
Affordable housing support
Clothing and transportation access

Workforce Education
Programs that build career skills and support workforce readiness, including:

Job training and career development
Mentorship and leadership programs
Soft skills and workforce readiness training

Eligible Support Types

Programmatic funding aligned with the Foundation’s focus areas

Eligibility & Preferences

Applicants must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Have been in operation for at least three years
Operate in a community with a Truliant branch
Maintain a volunteer board of directors
Have an annual operating budget under $1 million
Align with one of the Foundation’s funding priorities

Ineligible Requests

The Foundation will not fund:

Capital campaigns, general operating expenses, or salaries
Individuals or family fundraising efforts
Faith-based or religious programs
For-profit organizations
Political organizations or campaigns
School-affiliated groups (e.g., PTOs, booster clubs)
Youth sports teams
Organizations outside Truliant service areas
Discriminatory organizations

Funding Amounts

Not publicly specified
Varies based on program alignment and impact

Timeline & Review

📅 Interest Form Deadline (Q4 Cycle): September 15, 2026
📅 Invitation to Apply: October 1 – October 31, 2026
📅 Award Notification: By December 31, 2026

Applications follow a two-step process (interest form → full application by invitation).

Application / Request Process

Step 1: Submit a Community Grants Interest Form
Step 2: Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full application

Applicants should:

Clearly demonstrate alignment with one of the three focus areas
Highlight community impact and target population
Ensure eligibility requirements are fully met before applying

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.truliantfcu.org/about-us/community/community-grants

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

Operate in communities with a Truliant branch
Focus on financial literacy, workforce development, or economic stability
Have smaller operating budgets (under $1M)
Are seeking targeted funding for direct-service programs

The Truliant Foundation is especially well-suited for nonprofits helping individuals and families achieve financial independence and upward mobility.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Competitive (quarterly cycles, two-step process)
Typical Lead Time: 2–3 months
Best Suited For: Small to mid-sized nonprofits focused on financial wellness and workforce development

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