First Imperial Credit Union

First Imperial Credit Union is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporate entity registered in SAM.gov that specializes in community development financial services, with a particular focus on supporting underserved and economically disadvantaged communities. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the organization provides critical financial services, lending, investments, and technical assistance to promote economic revitalization, particularly in Native American and low-to-moderate income communities.

Through its federal grant awards from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, First Imperial Credit Union has consistently received substantial project grants to expand its community development capabilities. These grants, including the $625,000 CDFI Program grant, the $4,957,678 Equitable Recovery Program (ERP) grant, and the $1.8 million Rapid Response Program (RRP) grant, have enabled the credit union to provide targeted financial services during critical periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants specifically support the credit union's efforts to expand lending, provide grant-making and investment activities, build organizational capacity, acquire necessary technology and staffing, and deliver technical assistance to minority and underserved communities. By focusing on economic self-determination, job creation, and business development, First Imperial Credit Union uses these federal funds to drive community revitalization and provide critical financial support to populations with significant unmet capital or financial service needs.