This application is for Cornerstone Credit Unions and Chapters to apply for a Community Development Grant or Cornerstone Credit Unions' staff or volunteers to apply for a Phase I Disaster Relief Grant.
Prior to applying: please review all grant guidelines carefully via the Cornerstone Foundation's website: Apply for a Grant (cornerstoneleague.coop)
Community Development Grant: Cornerstone credit unions of any asset size may apply anytime annually. Applications received after December 6 will be considered for a 2025 grant application.
Disaster Relief Phase I Grant: Credit union staff and volunteers in the Cornerstone region, employed or serving at time of disaster and during the grants process up to 60 days after the disaster occurance . One grant per affected household.
Disaster relief funds assist with the following:
- Structural damage to primary residence
- Damage to inoperable primary vehicle
- Lodging for mandatory evacuation or displacement
- Grocery staple items
- Insurance deductibles
Disaster relief funds do not assist with the following: Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all excluded items.
- Personal property loss (i.e. furniture, appliances, tools, lawn equipment, boats, ATVs, etc.)
- Shed, Fence, Barn, Gazebo, Detached Garage, Pool, Spa, Playground
- Landscaping/Trees (unless tree is impeding ability to get vehicle out of property to get to work or if tree is on home or primary vehicle)
- Business or second homes
- Lost wages or lifestyle expenses
- Fast food or restaurant
- Childcare or care for displaced extended family or friends
- Transportation for evacuation or alternate routes to work
- Disaster preparedness and cleanup expense
- Medical, dental, and funeral expenses related to the disaster, including lost prescription medications, or personal liability for accidents occurring in your home
To apply: Please click Signup and Submit to the right. It will take you to a screen to either create an account (if this is your first time using the platform), or log in. If logging in with an existing account, you will then need to edit the application that has been started for you, select the grant type you wish to apply for, and fill out the application accordingly.
The application will save automatically as you work.