What We Do
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Our Impact
- Civics
Announcing the 2026 Cohort of Judicial Fellows
By Melissa Mendizabal
- Civics
Colorado Student Wins 2026 National Civics Bee® Championship and $100,000 Education PrizePeter Daniell, a middle school student from Broomfield, Colorado, has won the 2026 National Civics Bee Championship.
Our Insights
- Civics
The State of Civic and Economic Understanding in AmericaInsights into Americans’ Civic and Economic Knowledge, Skills, and Engagement | An Annual Report from The Civic Trust®
By Hilary Crow
Our Issues
- DisastersWe help businesses and communities respond to, prepare for, and recover from disasters.Read More
- WorkforceWe develop solutions to meet America’s workforce needs.Read More
- CivicsWe strengthen American democracy.Read More
Our Solutions
- Small Business Readiness for ResiliencyBecome a more resilient business with these easy-to-use tools.Read More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementLearn how to build successful talent pipelines to fill open jobs.Read More
- The Civic TrustA nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.Read More
Spotlight
Apply by Nov. 15
With support from Verizon, the Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Mitigation Grant program awards grants of $5,000 each to help small businesses reduce risk to natural disasters.
Upcoming Events
- DisastersR4R Mitigation Grant Informational WebinarFriday, November 0602:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM ESTVirtualLearn More
- WorkforceHiring Our Heroes Awards GalaThursday, November 12U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062
- Emerging IssuesBusiness Risk Innovation ForumMonday, November 16U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
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Latest Content
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council Director of Employer Engagement and Talent Pipeline Management® Fellow, Jacqueline Rondeau, uses the TPM framework to lead employer collaboratives that are reshaping the maritime workforce in Hampton Roads, Virginia.Civics Academy is a nonpartisan initiative by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that equips employees with essential civic knowledge and 21st-century workplace skills.Celeste Tiller reflects on her experience as a Business Leads Fellow, highlighting how her participation in the program continues to support her efforts to strengthen York County's workforce.At the 2025 Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) Summer Convening, we explored how work-based learning can empower the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers.This page will provide up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community effectively contribute to response efforts following flooding in Central Texas and Hill Country.In this edition of "Commerce Meets Classroom," Trina Goss with the Greater Topeka Partnership shares insights on their childcare initiative, and how she learns from – and contributes to – the Business Leads Fellowship Program.Companies are addressing food insecurity by leveraging core capabilities, strategic local investment, and cross-sector collaboration.As a Business Leads Fellow and President and CEO of the Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce in Arizona, Andrea Helart breaks down silos to build workforce solutions in her hometown.Apprenticeship Illinois WBL & Talent Management Administrator, Talent Pipeline Management® Academy Faculty and Fellow, Kim Kuchenbrod, uses the TPM® framework to unify Illinois’ workforce system.

























