Orange County's Credit Union

Orange County's Credit Union, registered in SAM.gov since April 24, 2020, is a tax-exempt corporate entity classified as a not-for-profit organization located in Santa Ana, California. The credit union specializes in providing financial services and products to underserved communities, with a particular focus on rural and urban low-income populations who lack adequate access to traditional financial resources. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Orange County's Credit Union aims to promote economic revitalization and community development through targeted financial assistance and services.

The credit union has received two significant federal grant awards from the Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, totaling $2,451,265. The first award of $625,000 (Federal Grant Award ID: 211FA057803G) supports the credit union's capacity to deliver financial products, services, and development services to eligible markets, with a performance period from December 2021 to December 2024. The second award of $1,826,265 (Federal Grant Award ID: 21RRP056931G) was part of the CDFI Rapid Response Program, specifically designed to help the credit union respond to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing lending and financial services to affected communities. Additionally, the credit union has a recent sub-grant award from Inclusiv, Inc., dated February 12, 2025, which involves capitalization funding and technical assistance for Community Development Credit Institution (CCIA) eligible projects. These grants demonstrate Orange County's Credit Union's commitment to supporting financial inclusion and economic resilience in underserved communities.