General Grant Program - FINRA Investor Education Foundation
General Grant Program supports researchers serving people in the United States, funding work on financial capability, investor education and protection to help people make sound lifelong financial decisions.
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Funder: FINRA Investor Education Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Project Concept Forms accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Requests approximately $50,000–$100,000; most awards under $100,000; most projects completed within 24 months
Summary: Supports research that helps people in the United States build the knowledge, skills and tools for sound lifelong financial decisions.
Key Information: Applications begin with a Project Concept Form; full proposals are submitted by invitation only.
Description
The FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s General Grant Program funds research that advances financial capability, investor education and investor protection for people in the United States. The Foundation’s mission emphasizes empowering underserved Americans to make sound financial decisions throughout life. Projects should offer broad reach or long-term solutions rather than focus solely on local activities.
Priorities include improving investment disclosures, encouraging investors to check financial professionals’ backgrounds, preparing young people for retirement and other financial goals, and helping older Americans manage retirement finances. The Foundation also supports work that strengthens financial inclusion for women and minority populations and addresses systemic financial inequities. Its broader grant guidelines describe educational programs, research, and initiatives combining research with high-impact education.
