Introducing Nusenda Foundation's Financial Education Innovator Award

Nominate an Innovator

Financial Education Innovation Award Program

With roots in Education, and a commitment to financial well-being for all, Nusenda Credit Union is excited to provide the Financial Education Innovation Award to some of the best and brightest educators and organizations in the state. Our goal is to elevate educators and programs that prioritize financial capability. These innovators can be from diverse backgrounds, such as community organizations, nonprofits, education, and government sectors.


How to Nominate an Innovator

At Nusenda, we’re working to create stronger communities where members live and work through collaborative partnerships and by investing in innovative solutions to improve education, health, social, and economic outcomes.  One way to increase access is through financial capability. Financial capability is the capacity, based on knowledge, skills, and access, to manage financial resources effectively. Successful programs provide a variety of tools, resources, and fundamental skills development that support program participants in their financial capability journeys. We know we cannot do this alone. Which is why the Financial Education Innovation Award was born!


Award Details

  • We will be announcing awardees in April.
  • Nominations and applications are closed for 2023.
  • Check back soon to see our 2023 winners of:
    • ONE (1) $15,000 Award will be given to an outstanding organizational program.
    • FIVE (5) $1,000 Awards will be given to educators for their classroom initiatives.

How to Apply

  1. Nominations are closed for this year. Please check back in February 2024.
  2. Awards for 2023 will be announced in April.

Community Organization Programs (Eligible for $15,000) 

  • Focus on financial well-being
  • Must be established with documented community impact
  • Financial well-being is aligned to part of an organization’s mission or strategic goal 
  • Innovative, creative, or strategically designed to support underserved populations
  • See FAQ for more details about eligibility  

Individual Classrooms (Eligible for up to $1,000)

  • K-12 and higher education classroom teachers ONLY 
  • Focus on financial well-being
  • Must be established with documented student/family impact 
  • Financial well-being is integrated into instruction and/or aligned to New Mexico Social Studies Personal Financial Literacy standards 
  • Innovative, creative, or strategically designed to support students and families
  • See FAQ for more details about eligibility  

FAQ

Who can apply for the Financial Education Innovation Award?
Who can nominate for a Financial Education Innovation Award?
What types of programs will be considered for the Financial Education Innovation Award?
What types of educators will be considered for Classroom Instruction Awards?
How often are awards made?
Can schools apply for community organization awards?
If I apply for a Financial Education Innovator Award and do not receive one, can I apply again in the next cycle?
Who should I contact if I have a technical problem with my grant application?
Who should I contact if I have a question about my nomination or status of my application?
Glossary of Terms

Nominations and applications are closed for 2023. Awards for 2023 will be announced in April.


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