NCUA Offers $200,000 In Financial Literacy Grants

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – NCUA said yesterday it will be awarding a total of $200,000 in small grants for financial education under a new Financial Education and Financial Literacy program.

The start of the Financial Education and Financial Literacy Initiative’s application process in April coincides with Financial Literacy Month. Funding for the grants comes from the NCUA Community Development Revolving Loan Fund’s Technical Assistance Grant Program.

Under the initiative, low-income designated credit unions may apply for up to $5,000 to create, enhance or expand financial education efforts.

 

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