MADISON, Wis.–Credit union organizations can now apply for a Biz Kid$ Financial Education Grant from the National Credit Union Foundation through March 31.
The Foundation said it is looking to distribute up to $75,000 in grant funds to credit union organizations as part of this effort.
“We are honored to offer these Biz Kid$ grants as they provide an amazing opportunity for credit unions to make an impact in their communities,” said Danielle Brown, the Foundation’s director of development and donor relations. “Each year we offer these grants, credit union organizations get more creative with how they implement the Biz Kid$ program. I cannot wait to see what the future grantees come up with this year to improve youth financial literacy.”
The application can be found here or by visiting ncuf.coop/bkgrants.
The Foundation noted it has been highlighting Biz Kid$ grantees that have been leveraging Biz Kid$ and its curriculum to build students financial literacy and economic education skills. According to the NCUF, some examples include:
- North Star Community Credit Union using Biz Kid$ in their Seeds-2-$ave Program to assist students in the learning of supply, demand, and entrepreneurship for their produce business
- American Heritage FCU hosting 500 students at their main branch for education on credit unions and used Biz Kid$ to teach lessons in financial education
- BayPort Credit Union creating an Early Entrepreneurship Club to encourage middle-school aged students to create their own business, using concepts learned through the Biz Kid$ program
The Foundation said Biz Kid$ Financial Education Grants may be used to fund innovative programs that improve the financial education of youth through the use of the Biz Kid$ program. Projects may engage teachers, students, education leaders, local PBS stations, or community stakeholders through events, activities, and/or curriculum distribution. Each project should create innovative and engaging activities incorporating Biz Kid$ materials. Funds may not be used as a cash donation to a third party, the NCUF said.
For additional questions, Danielle Brown can be contacted at (608) 556-2406 or dbrown@ncuf.coop.