Financial Summer Money

$1,500 Grant Application

Transform Your Financial Future This Summer

Grant Amount: $1,500 (Reduces program cost from $2,500 to $1,000)

Available Grants: 20 total

Application Deadline: July 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST

Program Start Date: July 14, 2025

Personal Information

Full Name *

Email *

Phone *

Age *

Home Address1 *

City, State *

Preferred Pronouns

Employment & Income Information

Current Job Title/Occupation *

Number of people in household *

Number of dependents *

Financial Snapshot

Current Monthly Take-Home Income ($) *

Estimated Monthly Expenses ($) *

Credit Card Debt ($) *

Student Loan Debt ($) *

Car Loan Debt ($) *

Personal Loan Debt ($) *

Other Debt ($) *

Emergency Fund ($) *

Other Savings ($) *

Retirement Accounts ($) *

Financial Goals & Motivation

What is your biggest financial challenge right now? (Be specific) *

Please provide details for your selected goals (target amounts, timelines, etc.) *

Why do you want to participate in Financial Summer Money? (200 words max) *

What would receiving this grant mean for you and your family? (200 words max) *

How committed are you to completing the entire 6-week program? *

Extremely committed - I will prioritize this program

Very committed - I will make time for this program

Somewhat committed - I'll do my best to participate

Not sure about my availability

Learning & Commitment

Have you participated in a financial education program before? *

Yes

No, this would be my first

Which program(s)?

What is your preferred learning style? (Check all that apply) *

Video lessons with note-taking

Interactive worksheets and exercises

Group discussions and Q&A sessions

Reading materials and self-study

Combination of all methods

How will you make time for the program? (Check all that apply) *

Do you have reliable internet access and a device to watch videos?

Yes, both computer and reliable internet

Yes, smartphone with reliable internet

Limited internet access

No, I would need assistance

Are you able to attend live Q&A sessions on Wednesday evenings (7-8 PM CST)? *

Yes, every week

Most weeks (4-5 sessions)

Some weeks (2-3 sessions)

Rarely available at that time

Essay Questions (150-300 words each)

Describe a time when money stress significantly impacted your life. How did you handle it, and what did you learn? (150-300 words) *

If you could change one thing about your relationship with money, what would it be and why? (150-300 words) *

How do you plan to use what you learn in this program to help others in your community? (150-300 words) *

Program Commitment

By submitting this application, I understand and agree to: *

Complete all 12 video modules within the 6-week timeframe

Attend at least 4 of the 6 live Q&A sessions

Actively participate in program assignments and challenges

Provide feedback and testimonials about my experience (if selected)

Payment of $1,000 (after $1,500 grant) is due within 48 hours of acceptance

No refunds will be provided after program start date

Payment Method for Remaining $1,000 *

Interview Availability (July 8-11)

Monday, July 8 - Available Times (CST):

9-11 AM CST

1-3 PM CST

5-7 PM CST

Not available

Tuesday, July 9 - Available Times (CST):

9-11 AM CST

1-3 PM CST

5-7 PM CST

Not available

Wednesday, July 10 - Available Times (CST):

9-11 AM CST

1-3 PM CST

5-7 PM CST

Not available

Thursday, July 11 - Available Times (CST):

9-11 AM CST

1-3 PM CST

5-7 PM CST

Not available

Preferred interview method: *

Zoom video call

No preference

Referrals (Optional)

Do you know others who would benefit from this program? Help us spread financial literacy!

Person 1 - Name

Person 1 - Phone

Person 2 - Name

Person 2 - Phone

Privacy & Consent

Information Use Consent: *

I consent to my information being used for grant selection purposes

I understand my financial information will be kept confidential

I consent to being contacted for follow-up surveys about program impact

Marketing Permissions: *

I give permission to use my success story (anonymously) for marketing purposes

I would like to receive emails about future financial programs and resources

Electronic Signature (Type your full name) *

Date *

I certify that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false information may result in disqualification from the grant program. *

Yes

By checking this box, I consent to receive transactional messages related to my account, orders, or services I have requested. These messages may include appointment reminders, order confirmations, and account notifications among others. Message frequency may vary. Message & Data rates may apply.Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt-out.

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