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WCU Community Fund


Let's build a better, brighter, stronger community together!




Big ideas. Local impact. Community-powered.

Strong communities don’t happen by accident — they’re built by people who care, show up, and invest in one another. At Weyburn Credit Union, that’s exactly what we’re here to do.

The WCU Community Fund helps turn local ideas into real-world impact by supporting projects that make our community healthier, stronger, and more connected. From youth programs to environmental initiatives, this fund exists to back the people doing the work that matters most, right here at home.

Each year, a portion of our profits is reinvested directly into the community we serve — because as a co-operative, our success is meant to be shared.

Our Commitment in Action

At Weyburn Credit Union, being a co-operative means our success is shared. The WCU Community Fund is one way we reinvest in the people and projects that help our community thrive.

Through this fund, we support local initiatives that create meaningful benefit, strengthen connection and belonging, and leave something lasting behind.

How It Works

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Allocation

January

Each year, our Board of Directors sets aside funding for the WCU Community Fund as part of our commitment to community well-being.

This allocation is based on 1% of our annual profits, ensuring our success is shared back into the community we serve.

In January 2026, our Board allocated $80,895.62 to support community-led projects across Weyburn and surrounding communities.

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Apply

Period opens: March 1, 2026
Period closes: April 10, 2026

Local organizations and community groups submit an online application describing their project, its impact, and how funding will be used. Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email and your application will be reviewed following the deadline.

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Review

Late May

Applications are reviewed by a committee made up of WCU staff, management, and Board members. Projects are evaluated based on:

  • Community impact

  • Feasibility and sustainability

  • Alignment with WCU values

Recommendations are then presented to the Board for final approval.

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Celebrate

Late June/Early July

All applicants are notified once decisions are made. Successful applicants are announced at our Community BBQ — a chance to celebrate the people and projects shaping our community.

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Fund

Within the calendar year

Funding is provided once your project is complete, after paid invoices are submitted and the recognition outlined in your application is in place.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Community Fund or the application process, we’re happy to help — please send us an email


Community Fund Grant Recipients
In 2025, we will be awarding over $67,000 in Community Fund Grants. Check out our latest Community Fund Grant recipients. 
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The nitty gritty

To be considered, applicants and applications should meet these requirements:
  • Non-profit organizations, associations, societies, charities, cooperatives and social enterprises with missions and values consistent with ours here at Weyburn Credit Union can apply.
  • Organizations are eligible to apply for funds to support initiatives that will provide direct benefit to the communities served by WCU.
  • To be considered, projects must have a far-reaching, positive impact on the community and intend to be self-sustainable.
  • Requests of $2,500 and more, depending on the scope and scale of the project and the anticipated impact on the community and surrounding areas will be assessed by an evaluation committee comprised of WCU staff, management and directors.
The focus of Weyburn Credit Union’s Community Fund will be on sponsorship opportunities that align with the Credit Union’s goals, priorities, and core values by contributing to our communities in a meaningful way.  In particular, the committee will give preference to applications that will have a positive impact on:
  • The well-being of Youth and/or Family (with a preference towards financial literacy)
  • Economic and Community Development
  • The Co-operative Principle of Concern for our Community
  • Our Environment
Initiatives generally not  supported through the Community Fund are as follows:
  • Partisan political or religious organizations and affiliated activities
  • Groups that are not a registered charity or recognized as community not-for-profit
  • Groups that represent a conflict of interest for WCU or that promote specific programs or issues where members of the Credit Union and clients of its subsidiaries may have significantly divergent views
  • Requests from organizations that do not provide a direct benefit to the identified communities served by WCU
  • Individual pursuits or interests that are primarily for personal gain
  • Requests for funds to support operational costs or debt servicing (operational costs refer to fixed costs including but not limited to: rent, wages, and utilities)
  • Properties that depend solely on Weyburn Credit Union funding for their existence

Requests that fall outside of the parameters of the Weyburn Credit Union Community Fund should be made to the Vice President of Marketing.

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