OHIO — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions awarded over $50,000 to organizations throughout the state for the 2027 fiscal year.
In total, $53,150 was awarded to five organizations through the Financial Literacy Education Grant Program.
“These grants play a critical role in ensuring Ohio’s next generation has the knowledge and tools needed to navigate today’s financial landscape,” said Ohio Division of Financial Institutions Interim Superintendent Ingrid White. “We are grateful for the work these organizations, and many others across the state, are doing to empower Ohio’s youth. Their efforts are helping to prepare students for successful futures and contribute to a stronger Ohio.”
Grants are awarded through the Financial Literacy Education Fund, supporting new and existing initiatives designed to close gaps in financial literacy education. In 2021, Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation making it a requirement for students entering the ninth grade to earn one-half credit in financial literacy as a graduation requirements.
The division said it received 168 applications this year for funds, surpassing last year’s 156 submitted applications, a 609% increase from the 22 received in the 2025 fiscal year.
Grants were awarded to:
- Candyland Children’s Museum (Portsmouth – Scioto County) – $25,000: Funds will go toward the Money Smart Kids Initiative
- Lorain County Community Action Agency (Wellington – Lorain County) – $15,000: Funds will support the Lorain County Smart Start Finances program
- St. Marys Community Public Library (St. Marys – Auglaize County) – $6,400: The division said funds will go toward the Financial Empowerment Hub
- Child Focus (Cincinnati – Hamilton County) – $6,000: Funds will go toward the Money 101 curriculum to support families in gaining long-term stability
- Plymouth High School (Plymouth – Richland County) – $750: Funds will help with the implementation of Ramsey Education’s Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum
Madison MacArthur
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