WELLSVILLE, Ohio – A village community center received a $6,150 state grant to promote financial literacy.
Kiducation Community Center is one of eight organizations across the state to receive a grant from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Financial Institutions through its Financial Literacy Education Grant Program during the 2026 fiscal year. The grants total $50,000.
Funded through the Financial Literacy Education Fund, grant awards support new and existing programs that address gaps in financial literacy education. The initiatives align with the state’s ongoing efforts to prioritize financial literacy education.
In 2021, Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a requirement for Ohio students entering the ninth grade to earn one-half credit in financial literacy as part of their graduation requirements.
Kiducation’s grant will support financial literacy and youth entrepreneurship programs, including a youth-led farmers market and micro-business ventures. Participants will gain hands-on experience by managing money and running small businesses.
“These grants are critical to helping ensure the next generation of Ohioans is equipped with the education and skills they need to understand the complexities of finances, which is vital to achieving financial security and prosperity,” said Sherry Maxfield, Ohio Department of Commerce director. “We extend our gratitude to these and the many other organizations across the state for the important work they are doing to educate and prepare Ohio’s youth to lead fulfilling and successful lives, which will help to further strengthen Ohio in the years to come.”
This year, the division received a record 156 applications, marking a 609% increase from the 22 applications submitted last year.