The FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Investor Education Foundation, formerly known as the NASD 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.

The foundation invites nonprofit groups and researchers to apply for funding for projects that support its mission of providing Americans with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for financial success. The foundation is interested in funding projects that will reach and actively engage at-risk audiences such as seniors and first-time investors by offering them access to unbiased information about the markets and fundamental financial issues.

The foundation will award grants to entities designated as tax-exempt according to Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and state and other public colleges and universities.

The foundation has set no minimum or maximum for the number of grants to be funded or for the amounts of the grant awards.

Before submitting a full grant proposal, applicants must submit a simple, three-page Project Concept Form. Eligible applicants whose projects closely align with the foundation’s priorities will be invited to submit a full grant proposal. The foundation accepts Project Concept Forms at any time during the year. Project Concept Forms received by March 4, 2010 will be entered into the application process for a September 2010 funding decision.

Visit the FINRA Investor Education Foundation Web site for complete program guidelines.

Contact: Link to Complete RFP

Submission Deadline: March 4, 2010 (Project Concept Forms)

Does your organization find it difficult to find partners to support your programs?

Measured Outcomes can help you get the funding and support you need. Contact us at (415) 968-9121, or email Stephen Blakley at stephen@measuredoutcomes.net.

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