I don’t think the following funding opportunity is going to need much explanation. Let’s just put this one in the category “preparing for a new year.”

This week’s pick: The FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Investor Education Foundation has a grant program to assist non-profits and researchers who “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.” Projects of particular interest may include:

• using behavioral finance to improve saving and investing
• meeting the financial and investor education needs of underserved audiences
• creating new marketing and distribution channels for financial and investor education
• helping Americans manage their finances and investments in retirement

There are no set minimum or maximum number of grants that will be awarded. Start applications by submitting a three-page project concept for review. Projects of interest will be notified to submit a full proposal. The FINRA Foundation will hold conference calls to answer general questions about grant opportunities. Register in advance for the Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2:00 p.m. (EST) or the Thursday, Jan. 8, 11:00 a.m. (EST) call sessions by sending an email to finrafoundation@finra.org. To learn more about this opportunity click here.