Research Grant for Nonprofits and Public Universities in Financial Education

• Grant award of approximately $50,000–$100,000
• Funds disbursed in installments contingent upon performance and actual expenses
• Grant duration typically up to 24 months

• Project Concept Form (first step)
• Full grant proposal (by invitation only)
• Submission instructions provided to invited applicants

• Must be an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organization or a state or other public college or university
• Organization must not be affiliated with a current director, officer, or staff member of the FINRA Foundation
• Organization must not be affiliated with any person involved in the review or approval of grants
• Organization must not be affiliated with a current member of the FINRA Board of Governors
• Must not be a securities firm regulated by FINRA or affiliated with one
• Must not be a securities regulator, self-regulatory organization, or securities industry trade association
• Must not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status

A private foundation that funds education and youth development programs through its General Grant Program. Provides substantial grants averaging $100,000 to advance financial literacy and investor education.