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.
Spotlight
New research studies from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and College Board show why that matters for business and education leaders.
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.
Our Impact in Stories
- Civics
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
- Civics
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
New U.S. Chamber Foundation survey shows young people are paying attention, staying hopeful, and looking for more practical ways to engage in civic life.
News
TODAY
National Civics Bee champions Barrett and Maanha team up with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to compete in a multi-category civics showdown.
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.
Our Experts
- Rina LevyAssociate Manager, Civics
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Latest Content
- 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.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.Students to compete in second National Civics Bee Championship in Washington on Nov. 11 for a chance to win $100,000Hilary Crow, vice president of civics at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, recently appeared in studio on Good Morning Washington.This fall, our Judicial Fellowship Program will bring together 25 judges and magistrates from 18 countries across 6 regions of the world to Washington, D.C., and Virginia for a rigorous two-week program focused on upholding the rule of law.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.Hear from our partners across the country about their successes and recommendations for bringing the National Civics Bee to your community.
