The Credit Union Impact Foundation just handed out $189,750 to 48 credit unions across the Southeast, and every penny is going toward making people’s financial lives better.
Think of it as venture capital for doing good. These 2026 Community Impact and Credit Union Development Grants are heading to credit unions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia—organizations that are already punching above their weight when it comes to serving their communities.
Breaking Down Barriers, One Grant at a Time
The Community Impact Grants (backed by Vizo Financial) tackle the big stuff: financial education programs, community development projects, and initiatives that help credit unions become Community Development Financial Institutions. Translation? These are the programs that help people who’ve been locked out of traditional banking finally get a seat at the table.
Twenty credit unions snagged these grants, including:
- Alabama Credit Union, Alabama
- AmFirst Federal Credit Union, Alabama
- Associated Credit Union, Georgia
- Baylands Family Credit Union, Virginia
- Dade County Federal Credit Union, Florida
- First Commerce Credit Union, Florida
- First NRV Credit Union, Virginia
- Floridacentral Credit Union, Florida
- Fort McClellan Credit Union, Alabama
- Guardians Credit Union, Florida
- Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union, Virginia
- Hello Credit Union, Florida
- Lanier Federal Credit Union, Georgia
- Macon Bibb Employees Credit Union, Georgia
- Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union, Virginia
- Prince William County Employees Credit Union, Virginia
- SRP Federal Credit Union, Georgia
- Tuscaloosa Chapter of Credit Unions, Alabama
- United Neighborhood Federal Credit Union, Georgia
- USF Credit Union, Florida
Building Stronger Credit Unions From the Inside Out
The other half of the equation? Credit Union Development Grants. These focus on the nuts and bolts that keep credit unions running smoothly—staff training, technology upgrades, and operational improvements. Because you can’t serve your members well if your own house isn’t in order.
Twenty-eight credit unions received these grants:
- Altamaha Federal Credit Union, Georgia
- Baylands Family Credit Union, Virginia
- Berrien Teachers Federal Credit Union, Georgia
- City-County Employees Credit Union, Florida
- Compass Financial Federal Credit Union, Florida
- Coweta City & County Employees Federal Credit Union, Georgia
- East Alabama Community Federal Credit Union, Alabama
- FAB Church Federal Credit Union, Georgia
- FAMU Federal Credit Union, Florida
- Farmers Federal Credit Union, Florida
- Hialeah Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union, Florida
- Lanier Federal Credit Union, Georgia
- Lauderdale County Teachers Federal Credit Union, Alabama
- Macon Bibb Employees Credit Union, Georgia
- Northeast Alabama Postal Federal Credit Union, Alabama
- Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union, Virginia
- Pompano Beach City Employee Credit Union, Florida
- Port of Hampton Roads ILA Federal Credit Union, Virginia
- Priority Credit Union, Georgia
- Prince William County Employees Credit Union, Virginia
- Salem Virginia Credit Union, Virginia
- SRI Employees Federal Credit Union, Alabama
- The United Methodist Credit Union, Virginia
- Tuskegee Federal Credit Union, Alabama
- United Neighborhood Federal Credit Union, Georgia
- Vantage Point Federal Credit Union, Virginia
- WCU Credit Union, Alabama
- Workmen’s Circle Credit Union, Georgia
Turning Ideas Into Action
“These grants give credit unions the ability to turn ideas into real solutions that better serve their members and communities,” said Bobbi Grady, Executive Director of the Credit Union Impact Foundation. “By supporting both community-focused initiatives and internal growth, we’re helping credit unions expand their impact where it matters most.”
And she’s right. This isn’t about writing checks and calling it a day. These grants fund actual programs that’ll make a measurable difference—whether that’s teaching teenagers how to budget, helping small businesses get loans, or upgrading systems so members can access their accounts more easily.
The Foundation continues its mission to strengthen the credit union movement and the communities these institutions serve. As these 48 recipients roll out their initiatives, the ripple effects will reach far beyond spreadsheets and balance sheets.
One more thing worth knowing: Professional Development Grants are available year-round. If you work at or volunteer with a credit union and want to level up your skills through training or education, applications are open now.
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