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.
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
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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.
News
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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- 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.
