We Support Our Communities
TDECU and TDECU Cares Foundation are committed to helping our communities thrive. Through the TDECU and TDECU Cares Foundation, we invest in our community by providing grants and charitable sponsorships to local organizations that assist individuals in the regions where TDECU has a presence. We support initiatives and projects that have meaningful and long-lasting positive impact within the communities we serve.
TDECU improves the lives of Members of our community by investing in local organizations, programs, and resources that focus on advancing access to quality education, expanding pathways to meaningful employment, and supporting access to essential human needs.
We would love to hear from you on how to support your organization, program, or project – just click the “Submit a New Application” button to get started.
Applying for a Grant:
To qualify for a grant, your organization must be a registered and current 501(c)(3) non-profit or qualifying non-governmental organization with an emphasis on programmatic support. Special events and capital campaigns are not considered. Organizations will need to complete the “TDECU Cares Foundation Grant Request" Application.
Applying for a Charitable Sponsorship:
A qualifying 501(c)(3) organization may apply to receive support from TDECU for a special activity or event. Organizations will need to complete the “TDECU Cares Charitable Sponsorship Application.”
Due to the large number of grant and sponsorship requests we receive, this application portal is the only way we accept proposals for support. All unsolicited calls, faxes, emails, mailers, or other forms of contact will be directed to this site as the first step to presenting a grant or sponsorship opportunity to TDECU Cares. We strive to sponsor and partner with organizations and events that provide an impactful way to support the communities we serve.
TDECU and TDECU Cares Foundation’s strategic focus and giving guidelines will consider applications that focus on our three priority areas:
TDECU Cares has revised the three priority areas of giving effective January 1, 2025.
Advancing Access to Quality Education
- Financial Wellness
- Math and Literacy Enrichment
Expanding Pathways to Meaningful Employment
- Workforce Development
- Life Skills Development
Supporting Access to Essential Human Needs
- Disaster and Crisis Relief
- Food Insecurity & Meal Services
Priority will be given to organizations that align with the strategic focus areas and organizations that provide volunteer opportunities for TDECU employees.
All applications must be completed online. This will help ensure each request contains all the information necessary for a thorough review and prompt consideration.
We will review proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, or governmental organizations where TDECU has a presence during the cycles below. We encourage organizations to submit requests during the cycle that works best for their budget. Applications must be submitted via our online application system by the deadline to be considered for funding.
Application Cycle:
Due to the volume of applications we receive, each application is evaluated competitively as we strive to fund programs with strong impact and measurable outcomes within our funding priorities.
Applicants will be notified of their award the month after the grant cycle ends.
Grant and sponsorship applications are only available during the application cycle.
Submit a new application