Through the General Grant Program, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation funds research initiatives and scalable educational projects with unique demonstration value to ensure that people in the United States and U.S. territories have the knowledge, skills and tools to make sound financial decisions throughout life.
The Foundation welcomes applications for research or educational projects of approximately $50,000–$100,000 that address financial inequities, especially within communities that experience systemic barriers to financial inclusion.
The Grant Guidelines specify eligibility requirements and other criteria. Please review the guidelines carefully.
Application Process
The first step in applying for a FINRA Foundation grant is the submission of the Project Concept Form. Certain applicants will be invited to submit a full grant proposal. Applicants invited to prepare a full proposal will receive detailed submission instructions.
Timing
The FINRA Foundation accepts Project Concept Forms at any time. The Foundation will respond to your Project Concept Form within one month of receipt and either decline the request or invite a full proposal. The entire decision-making process—from the submission of a Project Concept Form to a notification of funding—takes several months.
Grant Amounts
Most grants approved by the FINRA Foundation are under $100,000. Indirect costs or overhead must not exceed 10% of direct costs.
Grant Duration
Most grants are completed within 24 months. The FINRA Foundation looks favorably upon projects that demonstrate sustainability beyond the grant period.
Questions
If you have questions, please contact the FINRA Foundation’s Laura Rowell (202-728-8438) or Robert Ganem (202-728-8362).