Only registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the metro Atlanta area and out-of-state branch communities where Delta Community Credit Union does business are eligible to apply.

The application period for the 2027 funding cycle begins July 1, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. ET on August 31, 2026. Applications submitted after 5:00 p.m. EST on August 31, 2026 will not be considered for funding and will be disqualified.

Applications and all accompanying documents must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Applications must be completed entirely via the online application portal. Hard copy, emailed or faxed entries will not be considered.

The following is required to be submitted with your application:

• List of board of directors
• IRS tax exempt letter and/or articles of incorporation
• Most recent audited financial statement is preferred, but if not available then provide the most recent financial statement signed by at least two of the following members of your organization: Board Chairperson, Treasurer, Executive Director, CFO

The following are not eligible for funds from Delta Community:

• Individuals
• Annual fundraising campaigns
• Capital campaigns
• Travel expenses
• Political campaigns
• Sectarian or religious organizations, for projects that serve only its own members or adherents
• Organizations that support or enable discrimination against individuals based on race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any status protected by law.

The Philanthropic Fund will award a total of $150,000 to 10 deserving organizations. Each selected organization will receive a $15,000 grant award.

Priority will be given to organizations that meet grant criteria and align with our mission to help families manage their household finances and improve the physical and financial well-being of young people.

• Financial Literacy/Financial Education
• STEAM/STEM and Arts Education
• Health and Well-Being of Young People
• Education

No. Organizations or programs that received funding in 2026 through the Delta Community Credit Union Philanthropic Fund Program are not eligible for funding in 2027, but may reapply in subsequent years.

To minimize the possibility of submission errors, you should not create more than one application within your account. To view or edit your previously saved application, click the Dashboard, then click “Edit” next to your application to make changes.

Use the following key for your application status:

• Draft – Your application has not been submitted.
• Submitted – Your application has been properly submitted.

On the Dashboard, click Download under Actions to view or download your application.

Eligible applications are reviewed by the Delta Community Credit Union Philanthropic Fund Committee, a group of employees from across the organization. The committee evaluates applications based on the grant criteria and alignment with the Philanthropic Fund's mission and funding priorities.

If you have any questions and cannot find an answer in the FAQs mentioned above, please contact us at Sponsorships@DeltaCommunityCU.com. Please allow 3–5 business days for a response. Delta Community Credit Union will not accept emailed applications or documents.

Delta Community Credit Union is committed to providing consumers with disabilities access to our programs and services. If you have difficulty using this portal, please contact us at Sponsorships@DeltaCommunityCU.com so appropriate accommodations can be made.