Bank On’s goal is to ensure that everyone has access to a safe and affordable bank or credit union account.

The CFE Fund’s national Bank On platform supports local banking access efforts.

BREAKING NEWS

New Bank On Funding Opportunities

November 30th, 2017

The CFE Fund is now accepting applications for the Bank On Fellowship, Bank On Startup Grant, Bank On Capacity Grant, and Bank On Innovation Grant Fund. Apply now!

New Chapters: Bank On Coalition Playbook

August 6th, 2018

The CFE Fund supports local Bank On coalitions through best practices found in our Bank On Coalition Playbook. Chapters cover a range of topics; newly-released chapters include best practices for Programmatic Banking Access Integration, a handout for financial institutions on the benefits of Bank On National Account Certification, guidelines for Launching or Relaunching a Coalition, local Strategies for Navigating Financial Institution Partnerships and Account Certification, as well as a Bank On Coalition Logic Model.

First Cohort of Bank On Fellows Launches

October 31st, 2017

The CFE Fund has awarded fellowships to five local Bank On coalition to advance operations and generate best practices on expanding access to safe and appropriate financial products and services.

ACCOUNT STANDARDS

Bank On National Account Standards provide local programs with a benchmark for safe, affordable account partnerships with mainstream financial institutions.

OUR IMPACT

Bank On coalitions and accounts meeting Bank On Standards are available across the country. Certified accounts are available now in over 25,000 branches, with more on the way!

@CFEFUND

Nicole is one of 110,000+ young people whose summer job included fin education & a new bank account as a part of the nat’l #SummerJobsConnect initiative, supported by @Citi Foundation. Watch Nicole’s story here:

We were so excited to visit @cabq to discuss financial empowerment efforts this week! Thank you @MayorKeller and @cabq team for your engagement and support.

Our Nicky Grist is excited to be at #afcpe18 talking about savings at the #FinancialEmpowermentCenter initiative! Learn more at https://t.co/xMc5gLk6Tr

Apply by December 2! #BankOn coalitions can apply for the Bank On Fellowship program and receive support for a full-time staff member to lead their local coalition -- https://t.co/9Iu423zDvA

DYK? There are multiple #BankOn funding opportunities that support local coalitions in launching, relaunching, or building capacity. Learn more about the Bank On Startup Grant and Bank On Capacity Grant – and apply now! https://t.co/3l19xnT1e3

ICYMI: The @CFEfund followed three #SummerJobsConnect participants as they worked summer jobs, opened bank accts, gained financial education + money mgmt skills, and even built savings. Watch their experiences here:

Videos: Summer Jobs Connect, Where Strong Financial Futures Begin

Videos that detail the Summer Jobs Connect experience and it’s impact on youth

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Last week, we joined the @stlouisfed to discuss exciting new #BankOn data pilot findings on account usage and demand! Check our the report or watch the pilot webinar at https://t.co/oRkSbdWVt2

DYK? The #FECPublic model of professional fin counseling as a free public service has helped 82,000+ clients increase savings by over $10M & reduce debt by more than $100M. Learn more about how we’re working to replicate this model in up to 50 local govts: https://t.co/QaIAHHlnxP

3 days left to apply! The @CFEFund’s Wages Connect initiative seeks proposals from workforce and/or employment programs to connect unbanked people to safe accounts thru employment. Learn more and apply by 11/8: https://t.co/erYWeLyRSN