Metro Credit Union Foundation
Invested In Our Communities
Giving back has always been a part of Metro Credit Union. That's why we've launched the Metro Credit Union Foundation. Established in 2023, the mission of the Metro Credit Union Foundation is to invest in organizations, initiatives, and programs that contribute to the economic and social well-being of local communities and their residents.
Now Accepting Applications!
Deadline to submit: May 16, 2025
Congratulations to Our Recent Grant Recipients!
- Chelsea Restoration Corporation, Chelsea, MA – $7,500: 2025 First Time Homebuyers Workshop Series
- Junior Achievement of Greater Boston,Boston, MA – $10,000: Financial and Business Literacy Program in Chelsea schools
- Lawrence CommunityWorks, Lawrence, MA – $7,500: Financial Empowerment Program
- Rogerson Communities, Boston, MA – $7,500: Beaufort Road Project – Senior Affordable Housing
- The Wily Network, Newton, MA – $8,000: Wily Scholars Finances and Financial Future Program
- Women’s Money Matters, Boston, MA – $10,000: Expansion of Financial Futures Financial Wellness Program
- Bread & Roses Community Kitchen, Lawrence - $10,000, Emergency Food Pantry Program
- Italian Home for Children, Jamaica Plain - $10,000, Empowering Low-Income and Behavioral Health Workforce Program
- LEAP for Education Inc., Salem - $10,000, Youth Leadership Council
- Midas Collaborative, Boston - $10,000, Matched Savings
- Mosaic: Interfaith Youth Action, Medford and Dorchester - $5,000, Circles of Action Program
- The Real Program, Lynn - $10,000, Little Free Library Campaign
- Boys and Girls Club of MetroWest, Marlborough - $10,000, Money Matters Program
- Breaktime, Boston - $10,000, Match Savings Program
- Casa Myrna, Boston - $5,000, Match Savings Program
- Roxbury Main Streets Revitalization Corporation, Roxbury - $10,000, Streetscape Improvements Project
- South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc., Framingham - $10,000, Adult Learning ESL Program
- YMCA of Metro North, Peabody - $5,000, Youth and Teen Center Leadership Program
We award grants to organizations with the following focus:
Community DevelopmentCreating vibrant and equitable neighborhoods.
Securing Safe & Affordable HousingProviding opportunities for affordable housing and home ownership with down-payment assistance and homebuyer education programs.
Financial Wellness & Advancement.Promoting financial competency by providing knowledge and skills.
Providing opportunities for affordable housing and home ownership with down-payment assistance and homebuyer education programs.
Financial Wellness & Advancement.Promoting financial competency by providing knowledge and skills.
Guidelines for Grant Applications
- The Metro Foundation will accept applications from qualified, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
- The Foundation will only fund programs that serve a majority of low- to moderate-income populations
- Grants are awarded quarterly
- Most grants are funded in the $3,000-$10,000 range
- Grant awards must be made directly to recipients
- Application required and must be submitted by deadline
- Organizations may receive one grant per calendar year and are not eligible to apply during the following calendar year
