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On-Campus Financial Education Grant

Funding for universities and colleges developing financial literacy curricula for students from underserved communities.

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The On-Campus Financial Education Grant supports universities and colleges in developing financial literacy programs for students from underserved communities. Grants of up to $50,000 are available for projects that integrate open payments standards into coursework, workshops, or student-led initiatives.

Eligibility

  • Accredited higher education institutions
  • Projects with a clear student-facing component
  • Commitment to open-source outputs where applicable

What we fund

Research, curriculum development, faculty training, and student programme coordination that meaningfully engages with digital financial systems and the Interledger Protocol.

At a Glance — What You Need to Know

Who can apply?

Accredited universities and colleges developing financial literacy programs for students from underserved communities are eligible to apply. Projects must have a clear student-facing component and a commitment to open-source outputs where applicable.

How much funding is available?

Grants of up to $50,000 are available per project. The final amount awarded depends on the scope and timeline of your proposal.

What types of projects are funded?

We fund research, curriculum development, faculty training, and student programme coordination that meaningfully engages with digital financial systems and the Interledger Protocol.

What is the Interledger Protocol?

The Interledger Protocol (ILP) is an open protocol suite for sending payments across different payment networks, enabling interoperability between various ledgers and currencies regardless of the underlying technology.

Have more questions?

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Ready to make an impact?

Applications for the 2026 cohort are open. Submit your proposal before the deadline.