The 2026 Early Wealth Investment Grant
Investing in Future Homeowners Today!
Investing in Future Homeowners Today
Nation of Homeowners, in partnership with The Gouché Foundation, is proud to launch the 2026 Early Wealth Investment Grant, a groundbreaking initiative designed to help families begin building wealth for the next generation.
Through our Down Payment Accounts for Kids Program, eligible families may receive an investment grant of up to $250 per child to help establish a qualified investment account dedicated to their child's future financial success.
Our mission is simple: encourage parents to start investing early so their children have a stronger foundation for future homeownership, education, entrepreneurship, and long-term wealth creation.
About the Early Wealth Investment Grant
Research consistently shows that children who begin investing early have a significant advantage in building long-term wealth. The Early Wealth Investment Grant was created to inspire families to take action today rather than waiting until tomorrow.
Grant funds must be deposited directly into a qualified investment account established for the benefit of a child under the age of 18.
Our Mission
Our long-term goal is to help create thousands of future homeowners by encouraging families to invest early, invest consistently, and invest with purpose. Because the journey to homeownership doesn't begin when a child turns 18. It begins the moment a family decides to invest in their future. Because the journey to homeownership doesn't begin when a child turns 18.
To qualify for the 2026 Early Wealth Investment Grant, applicants must complete the following steps:
1. Meet with a Licensed Financial Professional
Schedule and complete an educational consultation with a qualified financial professional to learn about available investment options and determine the most appropriate account structure for your child
2. Open a Qualified Down Payment Account for Kids
Establish a qualified FBO (For the Benefit Of) investment account for a child under the age of 18. Eligible account types may include custodial investment accounts and other approved savings and investment vehicles.
3. Submit Proof of Account Opening
Once the account has been successfully opened and verified, grant recipients will be eligible to receive an Early Wealth Investment Grant contribution of up to $250, subject to available funding and program guidelines.
4. Receive Your Grant Contribution
Upon approval, The Gouché Foundation will deposit the grant directly into the child's newly established investment account, helping families take the first step toward building generational wealth.