Dakota CU Foundation Update

​Congratulations to the Red River Chapter – they have received a foundation grant for Real World Camp! Submit your grant and scholarships requests any time! 

The Dakota Credit Union Foundation held a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 22nd. We are very pleased to announce that the Red River Chapter has received a $500 grant for Real World Camp in Fargo. Real World Camp is a North Dakota concept that grew out of a couple of volunteers with a passion for teaching children financial literacy and what the future holds for them as adults. Bismarck, ND held the first camp more than a decade ago and other cities across the state have since joined in.

Earlier this year, the foundation board approved a budget for 2023 which includes money set aside for grants and scholarship in the following areas:

• Certified financial planner education/certification, such as FiCEP
• Financial well-being fin-tech platforms, such as Zogo
• Youth financial education programs, such as Jr. Achievement, Real World, Marketplace for Kids, etc.
• Professional development education, such as iLead@11 DakCU Emerging Leader Program

To submit a request for a Dakota Credit Union Foundation grant or scholarship, complete the fillable PDF form found here and be sure to list details about what the funds would be used for. Feel free to contact Shawn Brummer with any questions. The foundation board meets monthly and will consider all requests at that time.

DON’T FORGET the foundation’s exciting Vacation Sweepstakes! For each $25 donation, you will be entered for a one (1) chance at a random drawing for a dream vacation package worth $5,000 to a destination of YOUR CHOICE! Each $100 donation earns five (5) chances! Options include Disney World, Nashville, Hawaii, Wine Country, basically anywhere you want to go! Sweepstakes details, official rules, and entry form can be found here.