GrantTalk is back with another insightful episode, hosted by Libby Hikind — Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, and author of The Queen of Grants! 👑📚
In this episode, Libby sits with Rachel Roth, Senior Director of Grants and Programs at the Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP). This national nonprofit funds programs offering pro bono financial planning to people in need. 💸🤝
💬 Rachel shares how FFP empowers nonprofits nationwide by connecting them with Certified Financial Planner professionals (CFPs) who volunteer to help underserved communities, including cancer patients, natural disaster survivors, exonerees, first-time homebuyers, and more.
They explore:
✅ How nonprofits can apply for FFP’s grants
✅ Who qualifies for pro bono financial planning
✅ Real stories — like a man exonerated after 34 years in prison, now getting back on his feet 💡 ✅ How students, parents, and communities benefit from access to financial guidance
✅ Why pro bono planners are a “missing puzzle piece” in the social service ecosystem 🧩 🔥 Libby also introduces her new children’s book, Twig Literacy — a charming tale about beavers and borrowing, written to instill early financial values in kids (and their parents!). 🦫💰
🎯 Plus: Learn how to leverage ProBonoPlannerMatch.org and recruit certified financial planners to support your nonprofit mission even without a grant.
📅 FFP’s current grant cycle is open now — with awards ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 for 2026 funding! Don’t miss the opportunity to boost your financial empowerment programs!
🔗 Links & Resources:
💸Free Financial Planning Services Grant: https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/154376/grants-to-usa-organizations-to-provide-free-financial-planning-services-to-underserved-populations.html 🌐 Foundation for Financial Planning: https://ffpprobono.org
📬 Contact Rachel Roth: rroth@ffpprobono.org
🔍 Find Grants on GrantWatch: https://www.grantwatch.com
🧠 Pro Bono Planner Match: https://probonoplannermatch.org
📖 Libby’s Book – Twig Literacy: https://a.co/d/6DZzlaJ
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