Capacity Building Resources

The below resources have been curated to support grant applicants on their journey to creating impactful proposals.

Grant Goals, Requirements and Preferred Elements

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Grant program definition of sustainability/scalability: 

Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain and support project outcomes over time, including securing ongoing funding, staffing, and partnerships. Scalability involves the capacity to expand or adapt the project to reach a broader audience or achieve greater impact.

Examples of sustainability and scalability include:

  • Expanding pilots or models based on the knowledge and relationships developed during the project.
  • Conducting subsequent research or evaluations, such as follow-up studies, longitudinal research, or project replications.
  • Continuing to improve and deliver services that benefit communities.
  • Sharing knowledge gained or resources created with professionals and/or communities.
  • Developing or strengthening ongoing collaborative partnerships.

For questions, please contact grants@afcpe.org

AFCPE Member Benefits & Supporting Resources

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Grant program definition of sustainability/scalability: 

Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain and support project outcomes over time, including securing ongoing funding, staffing, and partnerships. Scalability involves the capacity to expand or adapt the project to reach a broader audience or achieve greater impact.

Examples of sustainability and scalability include:

  • Expanding pilots or models based on the knowledge and relationships developed during the project.
  • Conducting subsequent research or evaluations, such as follow-up studies, longitudinal research, or project replications.
  • Continuing to improve and deliver services that benefit communities.
  • Sharing knowledge gained or resources created with professionals and/or communities.
  • Developing or strengthening ongoing collaborative partnerships.

For questions, please contact grants@afcpe.org

Exemplary Programs/AFCPE award winners

It is through the integration of research, education, and practice that AFCPE supports professionals and strives to improve the economic well-being of individuals and families worldwide. The AFCPE Symposium Outstanding Research to Practice award demonstrates effective collaboration of research and practice to advance the field and elevate the standards. Winners of this award may serve as examples for excellent programs. 

AFCPE® Symposium Outstanding Research to Practice award winners 

For questions, please contact grants@afcpe.org

Ann House, AFC®

“Finance education is not an elective in life. The sooner you learn to manage money – earn, spend, save & invest – the sooner you will obtain lifelong financial well-being.”

Ben A Mercado, AFC®

"I became an AFC® to give opportunities to clients that want financial change. My work requires professional development and to implement methods that promote that social change. I feel that AFCPE® sets high standards for professionals to achieve.”

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