The Truliant Foundation provides $1,500 grants for non-profit capacity building.
The application period for the Truliant Foundation's Community Mini Grant program will run May 1-31, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed mid-July and notifications will be made in early August.
The Truliant Foundation's Community Mini Grant program provides $1,500 capacity building grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are serving Truliant member communities. These grants are intended to be used for professional development and training for staff and board members to equip individuals with the necessary skills to drive forward the mission of their organization. This program will also consider requests for materials and supplies for programs that support the Foundation's focus areas.
Consideration is given to nonprofits that meet the following criteria:
Have an operating budget of less than $500,000
Operate in a community where Truliant has a branch
Have a tax-exempt status under the IRS section 501(c)(3)
Have been in operation for at least three years
Have a volunteer board overseeing the organization
Align with one of our focus areas (outlined below)
Since 2008, the Community Mini Grant program has awarded nearly $400,000 to more than 420 nonprofit organizations to address programming and capacity-building needs. The Community Mini Grant program is part of the Truliant Foundation.
Focus Areas
The Truliant Foundation invests in local community programs supporting three focus areas: Social Mobility, Financial Wellness, and Workforce Education. These areas are essential to our mission and to strengthen our communities.
Social Mobility
Nonprofit organizations providing personal guidance and activities to build basic stability that will cultivate prosperity for individuals and their families. Examples: food insecurity, affordable housing, clothing, access to transportation
Financial Wellness
Nonprofit organizations that are specifically engaged in activities that promote and improve financial inclusion and financial literacy for adults. Examples: first time home buying programs, financial counseling and education, credit building activities
Workforce Education
Nonprofit organizations supporting transformational education and workforce development programs that advance career skills and talent development from middle school through postsecondary education. Examples: mentoring and leadership programs, soft skills and work skills development, teacher support
Funding Exclusions
Truliant is unable to support some requests.
Examples include:
Nonprofits operating outside of a Truliant community
Applications from organizations with annual operating budgets of more than $500,001
Capital campaigns
Individuals or families
Faith-based organizations
For-profit organizations or those without a 501(c)(3) status
Applications from organizations less than three years old
Political candidates, parties, campaigns or causes
Clubs, groups and organizations within a school
Nonprofits that discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status
2025 Mini Grant Winners
A Giving Heart Project, Inc.
A Legacy of Hope Inc.
All Hands Ministry
BFIT Big Dreams Youth Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate
Books with Color, Inc.
Changing Lives Outreach Center CDC
Chase’s Chance, Inc.
CLT Bike Camp
Despierta
Eliza’s Helping Hands, Inc.
First Impression of South Carolina (FISC)
GenerationNation
Growing the Distance Inc.
HandsOn NWNC
James "Jim" Shaw ACE Academy
Just Do It Movement Inc.
Leah’s Hopes and Dreams
Level Up Parenting,
Living Libraries
Money Magnets Club
Mosaic Educational and Arts Program
Oakwood Community Development Corporation, Inc.
South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
SPARK (Share Peace and Rekindle Kindness, Inc.)
Stiletto Boss University
Strong Like AK
The Color of Reason: Women’s Community Council
The Fellowship Home of Winston-Salem
YouthBASE, Inc.
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Even if the ATM isn’t Truliant-branded, it can still be surcharge-free if it’s part of our network.
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We are proud to offer fewer fees at a lower cost compared to many other financial institutions. Below are our current fees for SafeSpend Banking:
General Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Monthly maintenance
$5.00
Waived with any of the following:
1) Monthly Total Deposits ≥ $250, or
2) 23 or younger
Official check, payable to third party
$5.00/check
Wire transfer (incoming)
$10.00 (Domestic / International)
Wire transfer (outgoing)
$25.00 (Domestic) $35.00 (International)
For a comprehensive listing of account-related fees, special service fees, and additional details, log in to online or mobile banking to view our Deposit Account Agreement or Business Deposit Account Agreement.
Our Balance Backup coverage offers members emergency overdraft protection, allowing important items to clear and helping you avoid returned payment fees from payees.
Truliant will strive to pay the following types of transactions when you do not have funds available.
Checks and other transactions made using your checking account number
Automatic recurring drafts made using your debit card number
We also offer Balance Backup+ for the following types of transactions when insufficient funds exist in your account:
We are proud to offer fewer fees at a lower cost compared to many other financial institutions. Below are our current fees for Reserve Plus Banking:
General Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Monthly maintenance
$25.00
Waived with any of the following:
1) Average Monthly Deposit Relationship ≥ $25,000, or
2) Average Monthly Truliant Financial Advisors Investment ≥ $50,000
Order checks
Standard Truliant Checks are free
Wire transfer (outgoing)
$25.00 Domestic, $35.00 International (incoming wires are free)
Overdraft Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Balance Backup* and Balance Backup+** overdraft protection
$28.00/transaction (limit of six service charges per day) - 1 fee waiver per calendar year
Deposit account overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
Line of credit overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
*Balance Backup service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by check, recurring transaction, or other transaction made using checking account or debit card number.
**Balance Backup+ service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by debit card or ATM transactions.
For a comprehensive listing of account-related fees, special service fees, and additional details, log in to online or mobile banking to view our Deposit Account Agreement or Business Deposit Account Agreement.
Enjoy a full suite of everyday benefits designed to protect your wallet, your time, and your peace of mind — all part of this powerful package.
Unexpected perks — A $90 per month value if purchased separately:
Lifestyle Protection and Savings
Cell phone protection coverage
24/7 roadside assistance
Buyer protection and extended warranties
Telehealth for your family
Save on healthcare (prescription, vision and dental discounts)
Travel and leisure discounts
Shopping perks (receive cash back or use for purchases)
Or call the Benefits Service Center at 866-298-3686, Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET for assistance with registration and activation.
Money Access and Everyday Banking Perks:
Free standard Truliant checks
Free official checks
Free incoming wire transfers
One-time overdraft fee waiver (per calendar year)
Early Pay — Get your paycheck up to 2 days early
Surcharge-free ATMs — Access to 80,000 ATMs worldwide that waive their fees for our members
Free ATM withdrawals, even outside Truliant
We are proud to offer fewer fees at a lower cost compared to many other financial institutions. Below are our current fees for Essentials Plus Banking:
General Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Monthly maintenance
$7.50
Waived with any of the following:
1) Monthly Direct Deposit ≥ $500, or
2) Average Monthly Checking Balance ≥ $1,500, or
3) Average Monthly Deposit Relationship ≥ $5,000
Order checks
Standard Truliant Checks = $10.00
Official check, payable to third party
$5.00/check
Wire transfer (incoming)
$10.00 Domestic or International
Wire transfer (outgoing)
$25.00 Domestic, $35.00 International
Overdraft Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Balance Backup* and Balance Backup+** overdraft protection
$28.00/transaction (limit of six service charges per day) - 1 fee waiver per calendar year
Deposit account overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
Line of credit overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
*Balance Backup service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by check, recurring transaction, or other transaction made using checking account or debit card number.
**Balance Backup+ service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by debit card or ATM transactions.
For a comprehensive listing of account-related fees, special service fees, and additional details, log in to online or mobile banking to view our Deposit Account Agreement or Business Deposit Account Agreement.
Truliant's Early Pay program lets you access your money up to two days before your payday on Automated Clearing House (ACH) direct deposits. You don't need to sign up or opt-in: Early Pay is a free and automatic service we provide to our members. See more details here.
Enjoy a full suite of everyday benefits designed to protect your wallet, your time, and your peace of mind — all part of this powerful package.
Unexpected perks — A $90 per month value if purchased separately:
Lifestyle Protection and Savings
Cell phone protection coverage
24/7 roadside assistance
Buyer protection and extended warranties
Telehealth for your family
Save on healthcare (prescription, vision and dental discounts)
Travel and leisure discounts
Shopping perks (receive cash back or use for purchases)
All identification must be valid, have a full-face photo, and not be expired.
Additional documents may be requested to verify identity and residency.
Non-Sufficient Funds occur when there isn’t enough money in your account to complete a payment. If this happens, we’ll simply reject the payment — and we won’t charge you a fee.
