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Ongoing Research

NEFE currently has several projects in progress. See below for information and updates about ongoing projects. Discover more information about our research funding and learn how to apply.

NEFE’s current grant amounts range from $55,000 to $293,000. We do not have set minimums or maximums; however, larger grants are typically awarded to longer-term or broader-scope projects.

Montana State University

  • Grant Amount: $309,388
  • Principal Investigator: Carly Urban
  • Project Duration: 36 months
  • This project will explore whether high school financial education requirements affect the wealth gap between Black students and traditionally privileged communities.

Morgan State University

  • Grant Amount: $138,037
  • Principal Investigator: Whitney Johnson
  • Project Duration: 24 months
  • The researchers on this project will use the funding to produce a model of financial identity for Black Americans and guidance for providing identity-responsive financial education for Black students.

UCLA

  • Grant Amount: $55,000
  • Principal Investigator: Jasmine Hill
  • Project Duration: 24 months
  • This project seeks to understand if political education and class consciousness can act as a form of financial literacy for marginalized populations.
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