Financial Coaching Grants
The Travis Credit Union Foundation's 2026 Financial Coaching Grants application will open on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Now in its third year, this initiative strengthens non-profit organizations and creates a network of financial coaches that empower communities with financial literacy.
Since 2024, 276 clients have enrolled into the financial coaching program through partnerships with five nonprofits; San Pablo Economic Development Corporation, AGC Construction Education Foundation, C.O.P.E. Family Support Center, Opportunity House, and Safequest Solano.
Since 2024, 276 clients have enrolled into the financial coaching program through partnerships with five nonprofits; San Pablo Economic Development Corporation, AGC Construction Education Foundation, C.O.P.E. Family Support Center, Opportunity House, and Safequest Solano.
- These clients have reduced over $398,100 in consumer debt.
- 50% of clients have improved credit scores by an average of 29 points, opening doors to housing, employment, and lower-interest loans.
- 51 clients have enrolled into the foundation's 1:1 matched savings initiative, encouraging the establishment and long-term use of savings accounts.
Eligibility
- Organizations benefiting people in the counties of Napa, Solano, Yolo, Contra Costa, and Merced.
- Organizations classified as public charities.
- Organizations with the ability to reach diverse communities to include those that are unbanked/underserved.
- Organizations that do not discriminate by race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
- Organizations with the capacity to allocate time and resources for 2 staff members to become financial coaches (self-study) and provide 10 or more 1-hour financial coaching sessions to beneficiaries each month.
- Organizations that are willing to promote their participation in the Financial Coaching Grant Program and acknowledge funding received from Travis Credit Union Foundation in traditional and social media.