OAK RIDGE, Tenn.–To celebrate its 75th anniversary, ORNL FCU recently offered its members the opportunity to nominate worthy non-profit organizations to receive a grant up to $75,000.
When ORNL FCU’s 75th anniversary community initiative was announced in late July, 17 grants totaling $350,000 were to be awarded: one (1) $75,000 award, two (2) $50,000 awards, four (4) $25,000 awards, and ten (10) $7,500 awards.
The response to the two-week campaign was “overwhelming,” the credit union said, with more than 1,100 nominations were received, representing over 540 organizations.
After careful consideration and review of each nomination, ORNL FCU approved an additional $75,000 grant to be awarded, for a total of 18 award recipients and $425,000 in grant funding.
The following organizations were selected to receive an ORNL FCU 75th anniversary grant:
A check presentation and award ceremony will be held on Sept. 12.