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
- Across states, business and community leaders are working together to address childcare challenges as a workforce priority. Explore how cross-sector collaboration is shaping practical solutions that expand access, support working families, and strengthen economic competitiveness.The U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Disaster Resilience Summit brought together nearly 200 business, government, nonprofit, and community leaders to advance a shared 2030 vision: stronger, more resilient communities supported by trusted cross-sector partnerships that can reduce risk and respond effectively in times of crisis.Strategic simulations bring together business, government, and civic leaders to help communities prepare for disruptions by strengthening coordination, building trusted relationships, and improving communication before a crisis hits.Many employers say the technology is helping workers save time, improve quality, and take on more ambitious assignmentsFive employer-led organizations will use grants to expand hands-on learning in fields from skilled trades to artificial intelligenceFollowing doublet earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation convened a private sector coordination call on June 30, 2026 to mobilize support for response efforts.Pathways with Purpose spotlights how employer-led partnerships can help students explore careers, build relevant skills, and connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities.Struggling to hire and retain talent? The issue may not be supply—it may be job design. The Job Quality Resource Guide equips employers and workforce partners with practical tools to improve job quality, leading to stronger retention, faster hiring, and better outcomes for both workers and businesses.This page provides up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community support response and recovery efforts following the doublet earthquakes that have impacted Venezuela.The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City is using TPM strategies to strengthen regional workforce alignment. By coordinating employers, educators, and training providers, the initiative is expanding access to good jobs while helping businesses fill critical roles across key industries.
