Citizens Bank to aid nonprofits providing financial literacy services

PROVIDENCE – Citizens Bank is now accepting applications from nonprofits that are seeking money for financial literacy services.
Until Jan. 20, Citizens Bank – based in Providence – will accept applications from its 11-state footprint. The funding will come from the bank’s Helping Citizens Manage Money financial literacy initiative.
In 2016, Citizens awarded 77 nonprofits about $1.35 million in contributions.
Eligible activities should include:

  • Basics of banking and asset building
  • Budgeting
  • Homeowner counseling
  • Credit management and repair programs
  • Financial management for small businesses

Nonprofits interested in applying should visit the bank’s website. Winners will be announced in March.

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