CalMoneySmart Financial Empowerment Grants — CA nonprofits (up to $200K/yr, 2026–28)
CalMoneySmart provides California nonprofits up to $200,000 per year over a two-year award (2026–27 and 2027–28) to deliver free financial education, individualized coaching, or consumer-facing products that help unbanked and underbanked residents access lower-cost financial services, build credit, save, and reduce debt. Grants require adherence to CFPB’s five principles of effective financial…
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CalMoneySmart aims to advance financial empowerment for unbanked and underbanked Californians by investing in nonprofit organizations that deliver free, high-quality financial education and related services. The program equips nonprofits with grants of up to $200…
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All applicants must meet the following criteria:1) Applicant is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.2) No part of the Applicant's Net Earnings shall inure to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual.3) Applicant must be in good standing…
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