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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Spotlight
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
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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
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Our Future Leaders: Inside the National Civics Bee Championship
By Alicia Sondberg
Insights
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
With civic engagement more important than ever, the National Civics Bee inspires young minds to get involved and make a real impact. Learn how one community in Tennessee has seen increased youth participation since joining this signature program.
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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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation President Carolyn Cawley issued the following statement today on the release of the 2022 NAEP U.S. history and civics results, also known as the Nation's Report Card.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, a national competition designed to inspire young Americans to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched The Civic Trust, a new initiative that will promote a broad range of efforts aimed at improving understanding of and involvement in American civic life.
A strong business community matters to the nation because the private sector produces the goods, services, and jobs that society needs to survive and thrive, individually and collectively. Moreover, the private sector-led economic activity provides the revenue to fund the public sector in its vital role in the country.
