At FirstBank, we believe we achieve our goal of serving our communities by partnering with nonprofit organizations, associations, public and private agencies that have as their main focus to improve the quality of life of the low-and-moderate income individuals located across the communities we serve.
 
As described by our slogan, “Together We Are One”, FirstBank believes that society requires of everyone’s efforts to succeed. Therefore, we have made a commitment that with our support in a partnership with other organizations, groups or individuals, we can provoke innovative social and economic changes. 

Application Guidelines:

FirstBank’s Community Reinvestment Program focuses exclusively on initiatives that comply with Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) requirements. The Program will focus on serving the Low and Moderate Income (LMI) individuals, families and communities of the areas from where we do business that promote self -help and community stabilization. 
Under this program, the areas of interest are: 
  • Education and Financial Literacy 
  • Housing and Economic Development 
  • Community and Social Development 
  • Environment and Community Revitalization 
Applications will be accepted from June 23 – July 30, 2025. Approved applicants will be notified and disbursements made in August 2025. 
 
Organizations approved for funding will be required to submit an impact report by June 30, 2026, with evidence of the use of funds (including photos, videos and other materials). 

Eligibility:

  • Organizations must be currently recognized as a public charity by the Internal Revenue Service under section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations having tax-exempt status under any other section are not eligible. 
  • Must have a unexpired Certificate of Good Standing from the Lieutenant Governor’s office. 
  • Must complete all required fields in the donation application form and provide all supporting documentation according to the donation amount requested.  Refer to the donation application form for detailed instructions. 

Ineligible:

  • Applications for donations for purchase of capital, office equipment, computer equipment, endowment, medical research or religious purposes are ineligible. 
  • Non-profit entities established for less than one (1) year. 

How to Apply:

Documents
We will accept applications from June 23 – July 30, 2025
Documents
Complete Donation Application form
Documents
Completed Donation Forms must be emailed to
donationsvi@firstbankpr.com.  
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