The Royal CU and ECCF Nonprofit Professional Development Fund  is offering grants of up to $500 to help Eau Claire area nonprofits help staff and Board members attend professional development opportunities. The application deadline is Nov. 1, 2024.

This Fund was established in 2021, when Royal Credit Union (RCU) and the Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) identified a need for financial resources that would help local nonprofits access professional development. Grants can also support partnerships to create professional development opportunities.

Like ECCF, RCU has deep roots in the Eau Claire community. RCU was started in 1964 by employees of the Uniroyal Tire Company in Eau Claire. Today, the credit union serves over 300,000 members throughout Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota.

Any nonprofits interested in applying can visit the Royal CU and ECCF Professional Development Fund page for more information. They can also write to [email protected] or call the ECCF office at 715-552-3801.