Grants and Programs
Plutus Foundation Request for Proposal (RFP) Process
Here’s what you need to receive a grant from the Plutus Foundation.
Here’s what you need to receive a grant from the Plutus Foundation.
It’s that time again! Time to submit your application to receive one of two Plutus Foundation grants! What is it? Twice per year, the Foundation makes available two $2,000 grants to members of the personal finance media providing community-based financial education and/or financial literacy programs. Past winners include Econ Beats,
You already know about our newest grant recipients, what we did at FinCon18 and our time at the Teenpreneur Conference. Why not find out what else our other grant and sponsorship recipients have been up to this year?
If you’re interested in creating a financial literacy program, or helping an existing one, here are some key elements to consider. According to the 2018 Survey of the States, a biennial, comprehensive study of financial and economic education in United States’s K-12 schools conducted by the Council for Economic Education:
Heroes at Home is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that brings financial literacy to the military in a tour featuring an engaging presentation. The Plutus Foundation sponsored the organization’s visit to Pensacola Naval Air Station.
This year, Orlando, Florida provided the backdrop for FinCon, a huge conference for the personal finance media. All the members of our executive team attended and we had an absolutely amazing time! Travelling to Orlando allowed us to connect with old and new friends, increase the awareness of the Foundation, and
First, a big thank you to everyone who submitted an application for this round of grants. We’re encouraged and excited by the growing amount of financial literacy programs, and we wish we could support even more of them. In fact, we’re working hard to make that happen in the future.
Since 2016, the Plutus Foundation has provided the personal finance media with resources to create programs to improve financial literacy in their communities. Here’s what else you need to know. In the Beginning The Plutus Foundation began with an idea from Harlan Landes, founder of Consumerism Commentary. He wanted to
Call for Grant Proposals The Plutus Foundation will award up to two grants directly to members of the financial media for activities and programs designed to provide community based financial education. Applicants may request funds for new or ongoing projects. Collaborative projects are encouraged. The amount of funds available for
Amanda L. Grossman, a 2017 Plutus Foundation Grant recipient, teaches kids aged 8-13 how to save and manage money through Money Educational Adventures, like the Mt. Everest Money Simulation. You can find her over at MoneyProdigy.com where she works on putting kids + money + fun in the same sentence.
Thanks to everyone who applied for Plutus Foundation grants in our Spring 2018 round. Congratulations to these recipients.
The Plutus Foundation will award two grants directly to members of the financial media for activities and programs designed to provide community based financial education.
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