The Civic Trust
The Civic Trust® is a nonpartisan educational initiative dedicated to enhancing civic literacy, skills, and participation across schools, workplaces, and communities. Through programs like the National Civics Bee®, we partner with state and local chambers, businesses, policymakers, and community leaders to offer dynamic opportunities that aim to nurture active citizenship and inspire future leaders.
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Launched in 2024, our two-week program offers an immersive professional exchange and residential learning opportunity for foreign judges and magistrates who are passionate about strengthening legal systems.
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How Businesses Will Show Up for America’s 250th BirthdayThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are sharing resources to help businesses and communities celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.
By Pamela Sharma
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Introducing The Juror Education Project
By Hilary Crow - Civics
Third Time’s the Charm: Meet the 2025 National Civics Bee Champion
By Alicia Sondberg
Insights
Most Americans cannot explain how their own government and economy function, according to a new national survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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Wall Street Journal
Drawing on their experience judging the National Civics Bee, Jim Nicholson and Emma Bloomberg argue that the U.S. needs a grassroots civics renewal to strengthen the habits and skills that sustain democracy ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Partners
The Daniels Fund announced it will grant the U.S. Chamber Foundation $4.5 million to scale the National Civics Bee® – an initiative to promote greater civic knowledge among young people, their families, and communities. The three-year grant will enable the Foundation to expand the Bees to all 50 states and host a national championship by 2026, coinciding with the 250th birthday of the U.S.
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- “Rule of law” can sound like a phrase reserved for law school classrooms or bar exam prep, not something that affects everyday life. But Law Day, May 1, is a celebration for every American; because rule of law isn't a legal abstraction—it is the foundation of a thriving society.In our annual impact report, see how we're harnessing the power of business to move from vision to real impact in communities across America and around the world.If young people don’t learn to be good citizens, what kind of country will we be in 2076?Ohio ninth-grader Aarit Koul won the 2025 National Civics Bee Championship, exemplifying the U.S. Chamber Foundation's mission to strengthen civic education as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.From study guides and AI tutors to youth service, mentorship, and family engagement, National Civics Bee® partners are building a powerful ecosystem for civic learning. Together, they are showing what it looks like when business, education, and community organizations make civic education a shared priority.The Judicial Fellowship Program united 25 judges from 18 countries to share strategies for judicial independence, transparency, and rule of law. Organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Presidential Precinct, the Fellowship is building a lasting alumni network to strengthen courts, democracy, and public trust worldwide.Competition expands to all 50 states to prepare students to shape America’s next 250 yearsThe competition gives middle school students a platform to shape the next chapter of American democracyCreated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, this playbook is a comprehensive guide for chambers, businesses, and organizations of all sizes to plan inclusive, nonpartisan celebrations of America's 250th birthday that educate, engage, and inspire.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are sharing resources to help businesses and communities celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.
