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A Broader Financial Literacy Approach
Funding the Future is another nonprofit organization working to improve financial literacy in youth both in South Dakota and across the country.
SDCF was proud to partner with the Homebuyer Education (HERO) Division of the South Dakota Housing Development Authority and South Dakota’s State Treasurer Josh Haeder to bring Funding the Future’s financial literacy education program to selected South Dakota middle and high schools.
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Funding the Future uses an innovative, multimedia approach to engage middle and high school students with financial literacy lessons, enhancing a school’s existing curriculum and providing real-world examples of how to manage money.
SDCF met up with the group for a performance at Wolsey-Wessington High School. After performing a few of their songs, national recording artist Carter Hulsey and company shared how financial literacy and managing money have been important in their lives. Students were encouraged to ask questions and engage with the artists regarding personal finances and saving money. “Financial literacy is a critical component in the education of today’s students,” stated Ginger Niemann, SDCF Senior Program Officer. “Their futures depend upon their ability to successfully manage their money.”
SDCF awarded Funding the Future a $14,000 South Dakota Fund grant that provided support for them to bring this message to middle and high school students in these South Dakota school districts in 2022: Wolsey-Wessington, Summit, Redfield, McLaughlin and Selby Area. In addition, a presentation was given to Northern State
University and Presentation College students. With grant support from SDCF, Funding the Future impacted more than 800 students and 80 staff at their targeted schools.
“We appreciate the support from the South Dakota Community Foundation,” said Hulsey. “These tours cannot happen without the generous support from donors.”
Organizations planning on conducting financial literacy programming in South Dakota are encouraged to apply to the South Dakota Fund grant program.
To learn more about our grant programs, visit SDCommunityFoundation.org/Grants or call 800-888-1842.
