Financial literacy grants
In May 2022, Alberta’s government invested $5 million into financial literacy programming over the next 3 years to ensure students have the financial knowledge for today’s world.
Through an extension to their 2021-22 grant agreements, Enriched Academy will receive $900,000 per year and the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education will receive $500,000 per year over the next 3 years.
The organizations are working with schools to provide students with financial knowledge and training on a variety of topics, including:
- money management
- budgeting
- TFSAs and RRSPs
- credit
- student loans
- saving across the lifespan
Through an amendment to the grant agreement, the organizations expanded their programming from grades 7 to 12 to grades 5 to 12.
To access program resources and learn how to take advantage of learning opportunities, visit:
- Enriched Academy
- Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (English or French)
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement works with schools to provide hands-on, experiential financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship education to students.
In May 2022, Junior Achievement received a renewed grant of $250,000 per year over the next 3 years.
Through an amendment to the grant agreement, Junior Achievement expanded its programming from grades 3 to 6 to kindergarten to grade 6.
To access program resources and learn how to take advantage of learning opportunities, visit:
News
- Expanding financial literacy programs for students (May 5, 2022)
- Setting students up for financial success | Préparer les élèves à la réussite financière (July 14, 2021)
- Making money matter to Alberta students (April 21, 2021)
Contact
Alberta Education, Curriculum Division:
Email: [email protected]