Scott Credit Union Community Foundation Launches 2025 With You Grant Program With $150,000 in Funding for Local Schools

Edwardsville, IL – October 2, 2025 – Scott Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 With You Grant Program, created to support local schools and empower educators to enhance the student experience. This year, the Scott Credit Union Community Foundation has committed $150,000 in grant funding to help schools bring projects to life that directly benefit students.

“We understand the challenges many schools face in funding meaningful initiatives,” said Frank Padak, President and CEO of Scott Credit Union. “The With You Grant Program is our way of showing local educators that we are with them, especially in these financially trying times.”

Local schools are encouraged to apply by completing a short online application at scu.org/community-foundation. Applications are due by November 8, 2025. A volunteer committee will review all submissions, with school names kept anonymous throughout the process. Grant recipients will be notified and publicly announced by December 12, 2025.

Program Highlights:

• $150,000 in With You Grant funding available for 2025.
• Open to schools seeking support for projects that directly benefit students, with priority given to need-based initiatives.
• Grant recipients will provide project photos and help promote the program to inspire future applicants.

“We believe investing in education is one of the most impactful ways we can give back to the community,” continued Padak. “Since 2020, we’ve awarded $355,000 in With You Grants to local schools. The teachers and administrators who apply for these grants are shaping the next generation, and we’re proud to support their efforts.”

For more information and to apply for the With You Grant Program, visit scu.org/community-foundation.

ABOUT SCOTT CREDIT UNION

Scott Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative. When someone opens an account at the credit union, they become a member and an owner. Because of its structure, Scott Credit Union has given back millions of dollars to members through a bonus dividend and loan interest rebate over the years.

Scott Credit Union currently has 23 locations; 22 locations in metro St. Louis including: Affton, MO; Ballpark Village in St. Louis, MO; Belleville, IL (two branches); Breese, IL; Collinsville, IL; Columbia, IL; Crestwood, MO; Edwardsville, IL (two branches); Fairview Heights, IL; Ferguson, MO; Highland, IL; Ladue, MO; Lebanon, IL; Mascoutah, IL; O’Fallon, IL; Trenton, IL; Troy, IL; Scott Air Force Base in Illinois; Waterloo, IL; and Wood River, IL; and one branch in the Chicago area in Evergreen Park, IL.

For details on opening accounts at Scott Credit Union, visit www.scu.org.