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FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding
Supports Ontario financial literacy initiatives
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Third-party applicants when FSRA is open to accepting proposals for funding
See full eligibility
Overview
FSRA awards grants to Ontario-based not-for-profit organizations for consumer education and research initiatives that advance financial literacy, financial awareness, and knowledge across the regulated sectors. Eligible projects support consumer protection, compliance, good pension administration, and informed decision-making.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Research
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research initiatives
- Educational initiatives
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Third-party applicants when FSRA is open to accepting proposals for funding
- Organizations invited by FSRA through targeted outreach
Eligible expenses
- Project development and implementation costs
- Project administration and coordination
- Salaries for personnel and consultants/contractors working on the initiative
- Translation
- Promotion and marketing necessary for or supporting the effectiveness of the initiative
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the required purposes set out in the Regulation
- Scope limited to a specific FSRA-regulated sector or multiple FSRA-regulated sectors
- Clear, specific and measurable target outcomes
- Credible plan for completing deliverables on time and within the proposed budget
- Credible plan for communicating with FSRA during the initiative and producing a final report
How to apply
- Review FSRA’s Use of Proceeds from Enforcement Guidance.
- Submit the proposal to the email address provided by FSRA.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are first reviewed for eligibility.
- Eligible proposals move to an initiative assessment by an evaluation committee.
- Eligible initiatives are then reviewed on merit and quality, and recommendations are made for funding.
- Approved funding is contingent on a grant agreement being negotiated within a reasonable time.
- After the agreement is executed, funds may be paid in instalments according to the payment schedule and reporting requirements in the agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding Program
What is the FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding?
FSRA awards grants to Ontario-based not-for-profit organizations for consumer education and research initiatives that advance financial literacy, financial awareness, and knowledge across the regulated sectors. Eligible projects support consumer protection, compliance, good pension administration, and informed decision-making.
How much funding can be received?
FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding program?
To be eligible for the FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding program, you must:
The proposal must meet at least one required purpose under the Regulation and have a duration of no more than two years.
The proposal must be limited to Ontario and benefit Ontarians.
The applicant must be a not-for-profit organization incorporated in Ontario or Canada for at least one year and maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
What expenses are eligible under FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding?
Research initiatives
Educational initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding?
You can contact Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRAO) by email at [email protected].
Where is the FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding available?
The FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FSRA Consumer Office Grant Funding is a Grant and Funding