From its humble beginnings to becoming one of the largest credit unions in East Tennessee today, ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) has been dedicated to serving its members and the East Tennessee community since 1948. Its rich history extends beyond helping its members develop a healthy relationship with their money; ORNL FCU is also committed to investing in the communities where its members and employees live, work, worship, and attend school. 

ORNL FCU members and employees are passionate about supporting the needs of East Tennessee communities. In honor of its 75th anniversary, ORNL FCU will be commemorating its anniversary in a big way—by awarding $350,000 in grants to deserving nonprofits in the East Tennessee community. 

The credit union is seeking its member’s help in selecting the organizations that will be awarded the grants. ORNL FCU members are invited to nominate local nonprofits and share with the credit union why the organization they are nominating should receive a grant from ORNL FCU. Various grant amounts will be awarded:
1 organization will receive a $75,000 award
2 organizations will each receive a $50,000 award
4 organizations will each receive a $25,000 award
10 organizations will each receive a $7,500 award

From the nominations received, ORNL FCU will select and award organizations that represent diverse interests and areas across the East Tennessee community. Nominations will be accepted between July 31 and August 15. Organizations selected to receive a grant will be announced early September. Additional information, including the nomination guidelines and a link to the nomination form, can be found at https://www.ornlfcu.com/75th-anniversary.