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Live Greater Grants

Greater Nevada Credit Union believes in community empowerment for positive change. That’s why we created the Live Greater Grant program to support local nonprofits making a difference in northern Nevada and improving our communities.

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Program Details

The 2024 application period has ended. Interested in learning when applications open again?

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Community Pillars

When evaluating grant applications, we consider these community pillars to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to addressing community needs, fostering sustainability, and promoting social well-being. We will assess how the proposed projects align with these pillars and our passion for helping more people Live Greater.

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Food and Housing Security

We fund initiatives for stable housing and food access, including homelessness solutions, affordable housing, community gardens, and food aid for vulnerable communities.

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Financial Well-Being and Inclusion

This pillar fosters economic stability, knowledge, and social inclusion through financial literacy, services, and empowerment initiatives.

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Community Health and Wellness

We prioritize community well-being. Our grants may support healthcare access, mental health, prevention, wellness education, and initiatives addressing community-specific health challenges.

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Sustainable Communities

This pillar promotes responsible resource management, including waste reduction, conservation, community clean-ups, and environmental education.

2024 Live Greater Grant Recipients

  • Eddy House
  • Northern Nevada Dream Center
  • Empowerment Center
  • Carson Valley Community Food Closet
  • Children’s Cabinet
  • Reno Housing Authority
  • Step 2
  • Northern Nevada Hopes
  • University of Nevada, Reno’s Deans Future Scholars
  • Nevada Women’s Fund
  • Junior Achievement
  • Nevada FFA
  • University of Nevada, Reno’s Latino Research Center
  • Boys & Girls Clubs Western Nevada
  • Boys & Girls Clubs Mason Valley
  • Boys & Girls Truckee Meadows
  • Western Nevada College Foundation
  • Spread the Word Nevada​
  • Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
  • Great Basin College Foundation​
  • Ronald McDonald
  • Education Alliance
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • University of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing
  • NAMI​
  • Crisis Support Services Nevada​
  • Churchill Community Hospital​
  • CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada​
  • Fernley Community Foundation​
  • Stephen Wampler Foundation​
  • Xquisite​
  • Adopt a Vet Dental Program​
  • RAVE Foundation​
  • High Fives Foundation​
  • Urban Roots
  • Keep Truckee Meadow Beautiful
  • Reno Food Systems