Pathways to Prosperity Grant

The Park Community Credit Union Foundation, established in 2019, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of Park Community Credit Union. Its mission is to foster a vibrant community by ensuring equitable access to learning, growth, and prosperity. Rooted in the global credit union movement's guiding principle of "people helping people," the Foundation’s philanthropic efforts focus on three central areas: education, financial wellbeing, and thriving communities. The 2025 Pathways to Prosperity Grant aims to fund nonprofit projects located in specific counties within Kentucky and Southern Indiana that align with the Foundation’s three impact areas. Grants of up to $10,000 are available, with no minimum funding threshold. The initiative supports projects such as scholarship funding, financial literacy education, and community development programs that foster economic competitiveness and enhance quality of life. To be eligible, applicants must be verified 501(c)(3) public charities listed in IRS Publication 78, with an IRS exemption date no later than April 21, 2023. Only organizations with a minimum of two years of operation may apply. Eligible service areas include designated counties in Kentucky—such as Jefferson, Madison, and Pulaski—and in Indiana—Clark and Floyd. Ineligible recipients include individuals, religious or political programs, event sponsorships, and organizations with discriminatory practices. The application period opens on April 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT and closes on May 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT. A grant guidelines webinar is scheduled for April 23, followed by multiple virtual office hours for applicant questions. All applications must be submitted through the designated online form, which allows for section-by-section completion and saving. Submission confirmation will be provided by email, and no post-submission edits are permitted. Selected grantees will be notified via email and publicly recognized at the Foundation’s Friendsgiving Gala on November 21, 2025. Awardees must also present their project results to the Foundation’s Board via an in-person or virtual presentation. The Foundation supports continued engagement with its grantees through volunteer and financial education opportunities facilitated by credit union staff. Questions regarding the grant can be directed to foundation@parkcommunity.com or 502.815.7393.