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Investor Education and Protection Grants Program
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Supports investor education and protection initiatives
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Overview
CIRO provides up to $100,000 to support investor education, research, and investor protection initiatives. Eligible activities include education or research projects relevant to the investment industry that benefit the public or capital markets, or contributions to qualifying investor-protection non-profits.
Activities funded
- Education projects directly relevant to the investment industry that benefit the public or capital markets
- Research projects directly relevant to the investment industry that benefit the public or capital markets
- Contributions to a non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose purpose is investor protection
- Education and investor protection initiatives focused on underserved communities or vulnerable investors
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 98,000
Multilingual fraud-prevention workshops and video toolkit for vulnerable investors
$ 99,500
Accessible online course and scam red-flag tool for seniors
Documents Needed
- Completed Restricted Fund Application Form (English)
Eligibility
- The proposal must be an education or research project directly relevant to the investment industry and that benefits the public or the capital markets.
- Or, the proposal must contribute to a non-profit, tax-exempt organization with a purpose of protecting investors.
- The initiative must be consistent with the specified purposes set out in the CIRO Recognition Order.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations proposing investor education or research projects relevant to the investment industry
- Non-profit, tax-exempt organizations whose purpose is the protection of investors
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (initiatives across different provinces and communities)
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Review program focus and criteria
- Confirm your proposal fits an eligible purpose (education/research relevant to the investment industry, or contribution to an eligible investor-protection organization).
- Ensure the initiative aligns with the specified purposes set out in the CIRO Recognition Order.
- Fill out the Restricted Fund Application Form (English).
- Send the completed form and proposal to CIRO for consideration.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- CIRO intends to use monetary sanctions to fund initiatives consistent with the purposes set out in the CIRO Recognition Order.
- CIRO has a stated interest in initiatives focused on underserved communities or vulnerable investors.
Contacts
officeoftheinvestor@ciro.ca
Canada
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