Donations and sponsorships must be in keeping with our principles and community image. The recipient of funds or support is expected to ensure Creston & District Credit Union receives adequate public exposure if appropriate (i.e. cheque presentation in local paper, acknowledgements at the event, print media or brochures, etc.)
Applications open April 1, 2026
Diamond Anniversary Grant Information
What is the Diamond Anniversary Grant?
To help celebrate Creston & District Credit Union's 75th Anniversary, we are giving back to our community. CDCU is presenting three Diamond Anniversary Grants, each valued at $25,000.00. Applications will be available starting April 1, 2026.
Are you eligible?
How will the winner be decided?
All applications will be reviewed, and 10 applicants will be called in to give presentations to the CDCU Board of Directors. After presentations, the Board will narrow the 10 applicants down to five. The final five will be presented to the CDCU members, who will have a chance to vote in branch starting June 16, 2026, through to end of day June 27, 2026. The membership votes will be tallied, and the three Diamond Anniversary Grant winners will be announced July 18, 2026, at CDCU's 75th Anniversary street party.
Funding will not be made available to:
Preference will be given to projects that:
Applications should follow our funding procedure:
Some examples of our recent and ongoing support:
Need support with an initiative that enhances the social, cultural, educational or physical wellbeing of our community?
Please fill out the form below and submit it along with any pertinent information or documents to:
Creston & District Credit Union - Attention, Board of Directors
PO Box 215
Creston BC V0B 1G0
In Branch at 140 - 11th Avenue North, or Email to: cdcu@cdcu.com
Print the Donation Request Form OR complete our Fillable Form by clicking Apply Now. Save and email this form, or print and mail or drop off at the address above.
Paying for post-secondary education can seem daunting. New starting for the 2025-2026 school year, we will offer four $5,000 bursaries annually to help local students ease the burden.
