Foundation for Financial Planning Announces 2026 Grant Recipients, Marking Record-High Grant Funding
FFP to issue $725,000 in grants in 2026 as the organization builds on 30 years of advancing pro bono financial planning
WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026 – Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) announced today its 2026 grant recipients, marking a record-high year of grantmaking in support of nonprofit organizations that connect people facing hardship with free financial guidance from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals.
In addition to awarding funds to 22 nonprofit organizations through its typical once-a-year grant cycle, in 2026 FFP was able to support five nonprofits facing urgent, time-sensitive challenges, thanks in part to the fundraising success of FFP’s 30th Anniversary Campaign. These off-cycle grantees include organizations providing just-in-time financial help to veterans and their families, first-responders, teachers and federal employees, as well as individuals and families impacted by the California wildfires.
“2025 was a tough year for many communities and for the nonprofit organizations supporting them,” said Jon Dauphiné, CEO of FFP. “In today’s uneven economic recovery, many low- and moderate-income families continue to face rising costs and limited financial resilience, even as others have seen gains. When financial stress intersects with crisis—whether that’s a layoff, a medical diagnosis, or a natural disaster—access to objective, fiduciary advice can be life-changing.”
Together, FFP’s 2026 grantees form a national network of nonprofit organizations serving diverse populations, including exonerees, cancer patients and caregivers, entrepreneurs of color, and individuals with low to moderate incomes working toward long-term financial stability. Through these programs, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals volunteer their time to provide one-on-one financial planning that help clients navigate immediate challenges while building a foundation for the future.
One of FFP’s newest additions, FinAbility, has been named the recipient of the Alexandra Armstrong Innovation Grant. A survivor-led organization based in Portland, Oregon, FinAbility empowers women rebuilding after domestic violence through trauma-informed financial education and pro bono financial planning. “With this support, we are able to expand our program by connecting more survivors with CFP® professionals who help them address immediate financial concerns, rebuild confidence, and plan for long-term independence free from abuse,” said Stacy Sawin, Founder and CEO of FinAbility.
The Alexandra Armstrong Innovation Grant honors Alexandra Armstrong, CFP®, a founding supporter of FFP who has played a longstanding role in building its endowment and guiding its mission. “When we helped launch the Foundation for Financial Planning 30 years ago, our goal was simple: to ensure that people facing hardship could access the same high-quality financial planning as anyone else,” Armstrong said. “Seeing FFP mark this anniversary with a record-breaking year of grantmaking reflects both how far the organization has come and how urgent this mission remains.”
The 2026 grant recipients include:
- 3rd Decade – Tucson, AZ
- After Innocence – Oakland, CA
- Angel Foundation™ – Mendota Heights, MN
- Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation – Brooklyn, NY
- Britepaths – Fairfax, VA
- California State University, Chico – Chico, CA
- CancerLINC – Richmond, VA
- Coordinated Assistance Network – Clearwater, FL
- Code of Support Foundation – Alexandria, VA
- Entertainment Community Fund – New York, NY
- FedChoice Charitable Foundation – Lanham, MD
- FinAbility– Portland, OR
- Financial Planning Association® – Denver, CO
- Flyte– New Orleans, LA
- FreeRent Foundation – Atlanta, GA
- Jubilee Housing – Washington, DC
- NAPFA Foundation – Chicago, IL
- Prepare + Prosper – Paul, MN
- RhodeWay Financial – Providence, RI
- San Diego Financial Literacy Center – San Diego, CA
- Savvy Ladies, Inc. – New York, NY
- The Gatehouse – Grapevine, TX
- Triage Cancer – Chicago, IL
- United Policyholders – San Francisco, CA
- University of Georgia’s Love & Money Center – Athens, GA
- Wings for Widows – Wayzata, MN
- Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence – Decatur, GA
On January 15th, FFP opened applications for its 2026 grants cycle, with funding to be made available in January 2027. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to apply by visiting FFPprobono.org/grants. The application process will close on April 30, 2026. In addition to grant funding, FFP connects nonprofit organizations with CFP® professional volunteers through ProBonoPlannerMatch.Org, a national platform offering both in-person and virtual service opportunities at no cost. Eligible volunteers receive complimentary E&O liability insurance coverage through FFP.
About Foundation for Financial Planning
Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) is the nation’s leading charity dedicated to advancing pro bono financial planning for at-risk populations, including active military members and wounded veterans, people with cancer and other serious illnesses, seniors and family caregivers, low-income individuals and families, domestic violence survivors and many more. Over its 30 years, FFP has provided almost $11 million in grants to national and community-based pro bono programs; worked with partners to activate more than 30,000 financial planners to volunteer their time and talents; reached over 765,000 people in crisis or need; and acted as a leader and catalyst to foster a rich tradition of pro bono service across the financial planning profession. Visit FFPprobono.org to learn more.