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            PROJECT PRIDE
              Community Dividend Program

Prairie Pride Credit Union has always been very committed to supporting a wide range of community events, organizations and causes. We have developed PROJECT PRIDE to create a legacy of community-based “Pride” projects in our communities. As such, we may set aside a maximum of $50,000 annually for PROJECT PRIDE to support a community-based project or projects. 

We are inviting applications from community groups in our trading area who are spearheading an effort to build, expand and/or improve facilities and/or programs to support the development of our communities. Our focus is to support capital projects or one-time investments as opposed to annual operating costs. Written applications are to cover the criteria outlined on our website (www.prairiepridecu.com) under Community/Community Dividend Program.  Requests should be designated PROJECT PRIDE. Only those requests from within Prairie Pride Credit Union’s trading area will be considered.  Requests are to be submitted in writing by October 15, 2008 to:

Tracey Fieber, Manager of Branch Operations
Prairie Pride Credit Union
Box 37
Alameda SK  S0C 0A0
Email: tracey.fieber@prairiepride.cu.sk.ca

PROJECT PRIDE: Application Criteria

PROJECT PRIDE is a community investment program offered through Prairie Pride Credit Union. On an annual basis, we will accept applications from community groups or organizations within our trading area who are requesting funding in an effort to build, expand and/or improve facilities and/or programs which support the development of our communities. PROJECT PRIDE will focus on supporting capital projects or one-time investments as opposed to annual operating costs.

PROJECT PRIDE intends to grant the funding to one group, project or program each year. However, depending on the number and nature of the applications that we receive, funding may be split between two or more worthwhile projects.

Prairie Pride Credit Union will provide funding preference to projects and programs based on the following criteria:
* The project or program falls under one of the following areas:
     1. Community and economic development
     2. Youth and education
     3. Health and human services
     4. Arts and culture
     5. Amateur sport
* Benefit groups or many people in the community, as opposed to individuals.
* Benefits the local community projects or programs taking place outside of the Prairie Pride Credit Union region will not be considered.
* Utilize the majority of funds directly for the project or program, with minimal administrative costs.
* Support will be given to fund capital projects or one-time investments as opposed to annual operating costs.
* An organization can be funded more than once, but a project cannot.
* While membership at Prairie Pride Credit Union is not a requirement, preference will be given to our members when the final decision must be made between two comparable projects.
* Provides maximum exposure while maintaining Prairie Pride Credit Union’s respected and professional image.
* Selected projects reflect positively on Prairie Pride Credit Union and key players in the project may be asked to co-operate with the credit union in publicity opportunities.

All requests for funding through PROJECT PRIDE are required to complete a formal application and submit it to Prairie Pride Credit Union by October 15, 2008. The application form can be picked up at any branch of Prairie Pride Credit Union or on our website at www.prairiepridecu.com. Please ensure your application is complete and clear. It is important to include all relevant information about the project or program on the application, as the recipient will be selected based on the information provided on the application. If you require more space than the application form allows, please attach it to the application form. Requests will be reviewed on an annual basis. Completed applications can be forwarded, along with supporting documents to:

Tracey Fieber, Manager of Branch Operations
Prairie Pride Credit Union
Box 37
Alameda SK  S0C 0A0
Email: tracey.fieber@prairiepride.cu.sk.ca