Madison, Wis. — Credit unions and CU organizations are invited to apply for a Biz Kid$ Financial Education Grant from the National Credit Union Foundation, now through March 31.
The application can be found online
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.
Biz Kid$ is a financial literacy initiative launched nationally in January 2008 that teaches kids about money and business. The initiative includes an award-winning TV series, free classroom curriculum, outreach activities, and a website (
The Foundation is responsible for the fundraising and outreach of the program, and a coalition of over 300 credit unions and affiliates from across the country have helped exclusively fund Biz Kid$.
"We encourage credit unions to apply for a Biz Kid$ Financial Education Grant to improve youth financial literacy through the engaging and award-winning Biz Kid$ program," Danielle Brown, the Foundation's director of development & donor relations, said in a statement. "This is the third year we are offering grants and so far the results have been amazing."
Questions about Biz Kid$ or the grant process can be directed to Danielle Brown at (608) 556-2406 or via email at
