Cardinal Credit Union, Inc.

Cardinal Credit Union, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporate entity registered in SAM.gov, located in Mentor, Ohio, with a focus on community development financial services. The organization is certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and is dedicated to providing financial services, loans, investments, and technical assistance to underserved communities, with a particular emphasis on supporting economic development in areas with limited access to mainstream financial services.

Through federal grant awards from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Cardinal Credit Union has received two significant Project Grants totaling $1.36 million. The first grant of $560,000 awarded in February 2023 and expiring in December 2026, and the second grant of $800,000 awarded in September 2024 and running through December 2027, both aim to support community revitalization, job creation, and economic self-determination. As a sub-grantee, Cardinal Credit Union has also received a sub-award from Inclusiv, Inc. on February 12, 2025, which provides capitalization funding and technical assistance. These grants specifically target the organization's ability to deliver financial services to underserved populations, with a notable focus on Native American communities, enabling Cardinal Credit Union to grow, achieve sustainability, and drive economic development through targeted investments and support.