The Desk Drawer Foundation (DDF) was established in 2019 to further MSU Federal Credit Union's commitment to serving the Credit Union's core value of Giving Back to the Community. Since its inception, the Foundation has granted nearly $3 million to nonprofit organizations in the regions where our members live and work. With MSUFCU's expansion to Illinois, the Foundation's support will follow!
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Mid-Michigan
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Northern Michigan
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Southeast Michigan
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West Michigan
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Chicagoland
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Northern Illinois
Does your organization have a funding need that aligns with our mission, vision, philanthropic pillars, and core values? If yes, we invite you to apply for funding. Please complete the grant application linked in the button below. A member of the Desk Drawer Foundation team will respond to your request within 2-4 weeks.
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The Desk Drawer Foundation operates on a rolling grant cycle. However, grant requests must be submitted by the deadlines below to be considered for the corresponding board meeting.​​​​
2025 Grant Submission Timeline
Quarter One
Quarter Two
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Quarter Four
Submission Deadline
Friday,
January 3
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April 4
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July 11
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October 10
Click the button below to download the grant application.
Thanks to the support of the Desk Drawer Foundation, grants have:
Supported safe learning environments, addressed STEM education barriers, and provided reliable transportation to essential healthcare appointments for youth.
Provided micro-loans to entrepreneurs and financial literacy education to promote business growth.
Funded grants for exhibitions that fostered cultural enrichment and community engagement to encourage the exploration of diverse perspectives, promoting unity and understanding. Provided reduced-priced tickets to live performances and museums ensuring access to the arts for all, regardless of financial barriers.
Empowered middle and high school students to save for their future college or career training expenses and aided in financial education to help them achieve their goals and dreams.
Helped to break cycles of housing instability through home rehabilitation, homeownership, and financial education.
The Arts
Foster access and creativity in the arts to enrich communities.
Entrepreneurship
Empowers and educates
to encourage entrepreneurs to develop core skills.
Financial Education
Support educational programs that facilitate financial wellness and empower financial freedom.
Stable Housing
Strengthen lives through support of organizations that provide access to safe and reliable housing for individuals and families.
Youth Empowerment
Empower youth to learn, grow, create, and lead.