U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Project Title
For project support to expand the National Civics Bee Competition
Date
Jun. 05, 2025
Duration
18 months
Description
The Civics Bee is a national competition engaging students in history, government, and civics. Launched in 2024 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, it served 2,500 students from twenty-eight states. With Corporation support, it will expand to all fiftystates, partnering with 300 chambers to host essay contests, local quiz events, and state championships. By 2026, 50,000 middle schoolers will enter the first stage, with 6,000 advancing to local events and 900 to state competitions. State champions will compete in a nationally televised championship—featuring fortystates in 2025 and all fiftyby 2026. Prizes range from $500 locally to $100,000 nationally, with the Corporation presenting second- and third-place awards at the 2025 and 2026 championships.