CalMoneySmart 2026-2028 Grant Program
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Who can apply
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 with the Secretary of State of California. 4) Submission of a satisfactory final report for any prior grant funding awarded by DFPI.
About this opportunity
Grant funds may only be used for the following financial education and empowerment services for the targeted at-risk unbanked and underbanked populations: 1) Designing, developing, or offering, free of charge to consumers, classroom or web-based financial education and empowerment content intended to help unbanked and underbanked consumers achieve, identify, and access lower cost financial products and services, establish or improve their credit, increase their savings, or lower their debt. 2) Providing individualized, free financial coaching to unbanked and underbanked consumers. 3) Designing, developing, or offering, free of charge to consumers, a financial product or service intended to help unbanked and underbanked consumers identify and access responsible financial products and financ...