Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Schools for Financial Literacy Programs for K-12 Students and Adults

Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF)

Agency

State

GrantWatch ID#

169807

Funding Source

Delaware Office of the State Bank Commissioner

Geographic Focus

USA: Delaware

Important Dates

Deadline: 12/01/22

Grant Description

Grants of up to $40,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations and schools for economic and financial literacy programs serving adults and youth. Funding is intended for programs that teach students about saving at an early age, assist families on the way to achieve home ownership, offer resources to single parents for financial independence, and, in general, to improve the financial literacy of Delaware residents. Particular interest is given to preventive, forward-thinking, and proactive programs.

Applications for programs and services designed to reach populations or geographic regions within the State that have had limited access to financial literacy programs are encouraged, with special emphasis on reaching out to veterans, seniors, and minority communities.

Grants will be awarded to schools or other organizations for:

K-12 Financial Literacy Programs: Programs that provide financial and economic literacy skills for students in grades K-12.
Adult Financial Literacy Programs: Programs that provide financial and economic literacy skills for adults.

Recipient

Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria

All schools recognized by the Delaware Department of Education and nonprofit organizations within the State of Delaware that have a 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service are eligible to apply.

No other organizational types are eligible.

Agencies receiving a Financial Literacy Education Fund Grant must serve the State of Delaware and its residents without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or national origin.

Pre-Application Information

For 2022, grant applications are due no later than December 1, 2022.

Grant announcement: https://news.delaware.gov/2022/10/10/state-bank-commissioner-now-accepting-applications-for-financial-literacy-education-fund-flef/

Additional Funding Information

Estimated Total Program Funding:

$400,000

Estimated Size of Grant

-K-12 Financial Literacy Programs: Maximum request is $40,000
-Adult Financial Literacy Programs: Maximum request is $40,000

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:
Florence Jones
Office of the State Bank Commissioner
1110 Forrest Avenue
Dover, Delaware 19904
florence.jones@delaware.gov
302-739-4235 phone

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Schools for Financial Literacy Programs for K-12 Students and Adults

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