The CFE Fund is now accepting applications for FEC Academy. This planning opportunity supports local governments interested in launching a Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), which provides professional, one-on-one financial counseling as a public service. Selected local government partners will receive a $20,000 planning grant and significant technical assistance for up to 15 months to design and prepare for the launch of a FEC. Partners that complete the FEC Academy planning process are eligible to apply for a two-year implementation grant from CFE Fund of $250,000 to launch the FEC initiative ($150,000 in the first year and $100,000 in the second year).
Before applying, we encourage interested partners to join us for an informational webinar on September 2 at 3pm ET. Applications are due by Tuesday, October 6th at 11:59 PM ET and must be submitted through the CFE Fund’s online portal. Please contact Zach Etzin, Senior Associate, [email protected] with any questions about this opportunity.
