Could Your Local Organization Use Money? $100,000 in Grants Now Available From Coast Central Credit Union

Press release from Coast Central Credit Union:

Coast Central Credit Union announced that the spring 2018 round of its CCCU Dean G. Christensen Community Investment Program is now open. A total of $100,000 is available – double the amount in prior rounds – to support local organizations throughout its tri-county area. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $25,000. The giving program was created in 2008, and since then has awarded a total of $1,000,000 to nearly 90 organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties.

Applications may be obtained online at coastccu.org under the Community tab, or by calling Humboldt Area Foundation at (707) 442-2993. The deadline is Wednesday, February 28. A committee comprised of credit union staff will review all completed applications and then make recommendations to Coast Central’s Board of Directors, who ultimately approves the grants.

Founded in 1950, Coast Central Credit Union is the largest locally based member-owned financial institution on the North Coast, with over 67,000 members. It operates 12 member services branches throughout Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties, and provides access to a network of over 28,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. More information can be found on its web site at

coastccu.org and at facebook.com/coastcentral.