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.
Programs
Spotlight
Meet the First National Civics Bee Champion
Emily Brubaker, a middle schooler from Alaska, was named the winner of the 2024 National Civics Bee. She received the Bill Daniels National Civics Award and a $100,000 529 plan that can be used for any future educational purposes.
Our Impact in Stories
- Civics
Civics in America Ahead of Our Country’s 250th AnniversaryOur comprehensive new study revealed an alarming truth ahead of America’s 250th anniversary—the nation’s civic knowledge is badly lagging. However, there’s an optimistic outlook and opportunity for business leaders to make a difference.
By Hilary Crow
- Civics
Our Future Leaders: Inside the National Civics Bee Championship
By Alicia Sondberg
Insights
The Importance of Civic Participation in Business
Business leaders discuss why civic engagement matters for their organizations and the United States, and how you can create a spark within your own business.
Partners
Bring the National Civics Bee Home
Hear from our partners across the country about their successes and recommendations for bringing the National Civics Bee to your community.
Daniels Fund
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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Latest Content
Local and state chambers can apply now to participate in the 2025 National Civics Bee®.
Elections are a cornerstone of our democracy, yet there are significant shortages of election poll workers that could prevent polling places from opening for upcoming elections in 24 states.
Our comprehensive new study revealed an alarming truth ahead of America’s 250th anniversary—the nation’s civic knowledge is badly lagging. However, there’s an optimistic outlook and opportunity for business leaders to make a difference.
Amidst growing polarization, workplaces emerge as rare unifying civic force.
In our annual impact report, you will see how we are translating our bold new vision into action by organizing around proven capabilities in civics and democracy, disaster resilience, education, and workforce.
Middle school students can apply today. Finalists will receive free access to Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s AI-powered tutor, to study civics.
The Denver-based Daniels Fund has announced a three-year, $4.5 million grant to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to expand its National Civics Bee.
The National Civics Bee, initiated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bolster civic knowledge among youth and their families, is expanding significantly in response to strong demand, particularly from mothers, who believe civics education is essential.
