Citizens Bank accepting applications for financial literacy services

PROVIDENCE – Citizens Bank is now accepting applications from nonprofits for financial literacy services that help consumers manage their money better.
From Jan. 4 through Jan. 29, organizations throughout the bank’s 11-state footprint are invited to submit an application for up to $50,000 in funding as part of the bank’s Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money financial literacy initiative.
Eligible financial literacy activities include: the basics of banking and asset building, budgeting, homeownership counseling, foreclosure prevention, credit management and repair programs, and financial management for small businesses.
In 2015, Citizens awarded 72 nonprofit organizations more than $1 million in contributions through Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money. The program also leveraged the financial expertise of Citizens’ bankers and included volunteer outreach by Citizens colleagues and a social media public service campaign used to share financial tips on Facebook and Twitter.
To be considered for funding, eligible nonprofits in the communities served by Citizens Bank should submit an online application by Jan. 29. Recipients will be announced in March.
For more information on nonprofit programs and services that may qualify for funding, or how to submit an application, visit www.citizensbank.com/community/financial-literacy.aspx.

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