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FirstBank Opens 2025 Community Reinvestment Program to Support Nonprofits Across USVI

FirstBank has officially opened the application period for its 2025 Community Reinvestment Program, inviting nonprofit organizations that serve low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals and communities in the U.S. Virgin Islands to apply for funding. The deadline for submissions is July 30, 2025, and disbursements are scheduled for August. The initiative, which aligns with the objectives of the federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), is designed to support projects that demonstrate measurable impact across several critical areas: education and financial literacy, housing and economic development, community and social development, and environment and community revitalization. “This program reflects our deep commitment to creating stronger, more resilient communities,” said Dina Perry-Malone, vice president and U.S. Virgin Islands retail banking and operations manager at FirstBank. “We look forward to supporting initiatives that promote economic development, community empowerment an...