Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) is excited to announce that the fall 2026 round of its Community Investment Grant Program will open August 1.
A total of $150,000 is available to support local not-for-profit organizations located in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Grant amounts generally range from $3,000 to a maximum of $25,000, and there are approximately 20- 25 recipients each round. The giving program was created in 2008, and since then has awarded over $3 million to more than 250 organizations throughout its tri-county service area.
“I am extremely proud of our community investment program, now in its 19th year,” stated Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Public Affairs Officer Christian Hill. “By banking with Coast Central, our members are making a tremendous impact on the local non-profits who work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for youth, veterans, homeless, seniors, emergency responders and others throughout our three counties.”
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Coast Central website at coastccu.org by 5 pm on Monday, August 31. Interested organizations are encouraged to first review eligibility guidelines for their projects and access the electronic application at https://www.coastccu.org/community/community-investment/.
Coast Central’s giving programs commit over $700,000 annually. In addition to its grant program, the organization also supports its communities through sponsorships and college scholarships to local high school seniors. Additionally, in 2025, CCCU employees contributed over 8,200 volunteer hours throughout its three counties. Through banking with CCCU, individuals and businesses directly support these efforts. More information is available at coastccu.org.
For questions, contact Christian Hill at chill@coastccu.org or (707) 445-8801, ext. 1309. All applicants will be notified of the Board of Director’s decisions in mid-October.
About Coast Central Credit Union
Coast Central Credit Union is the largest member-owned financial institution in the area, with over $2.3 billion in assets and operating 11 Member Services Branches throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties, including McKinleyville, open six days a week, and Bayshore Mall, open seven days a week. Members have access to a network of 30,000 free CO-OP ATMs nationwide. Individuals and businesses in the three counties may bank at Coast Central by visiting coastccu.org/join. Guided by our mission of being the values-driven partner uniquely rooted in uplifting YOU, Coast Central Credit Union provides exceptional financial services to its more than 81,000 members.