Funding for Investor Research and Education Projects

Posted by on August 24, 2009

FINRA Investor Education Foundation Offers Funding for Research and Education Projects
Deadline: November 5, 2009

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation supports innovative research and educational projects that give investors the tools and information they need to better understand the markets and the basic principles of saving and investing.

Of particular interest to the foundation are projects that expand the body of knowledge and/or provide practical materials that will have a positive impact on investor education or protection; that study methods to improve disclosure to investors about investments and financial services; that encourage investors to check the background of financial professionals prior to doing business with them; that empower young people that are about to enter the workforce to meet their financial goals; that better prepare older Americans for handling their finances during retirement; that encourage women and minority populations to take control of their financial future through investor education; and that advance practice, policy, and thought in the fields of investor education and protection.

The foundation awards grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and to state and other public colleges and universities.

There is no set minimum or maximum grant amount.

The first step in applying for a FINRA Foundation grant is the submission of the Project Concept Form. Forms can be submitted at any time during the year. Forms received by November 5, 2009, will be entered into the application process for a June 2010 funding decision.

Complete program guidelines are available at the foundation Web site.

http://www.finrafoundation.org/grants/general/guidelines/index.htm