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Investor Education and Protection Grants Program - Canada
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Investor Education and Protection Grants Program

Supports investor education and protection initiatives
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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

Documents Needed

  • Completed Restricted Fund Application Form (English)

Eligibility

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

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (initiatives across different provinces and communities)

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

Frequently Asked Questions about the Investor Education and Protection Grants Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Investor Education and Protection Grants Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Investor Education and Protection Grants Program?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Investor Education and Protection Grants Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Investor Education and Protection Grants Program program?

To be eligible for the Investor Education and Protection Grants Program program, you must: Education/research benefiting public or markets Or support for investor-protection non-profit Aligned with CIRO Recognition Order purposes

What expenses are eligible under Investor Education and Protection Grants Program?

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

Who can I contact for more information about the Investor Education and Protection Grants Program?

You can contact Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) by email at officeoftheinvestor@ciro.ca.

Where is the Investor Education and Protection Grants Program available?

The Investor Education and Protection Grants Program program is available across Canada.

Is the Investor Education and Protection Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Investor Education and Protection Grants Program is a Grant and Funding

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