The Community Impact Grant Program supports local organizations who are on the front lines addressing the needs of people with low incomes.
Donor Name: MetLife Foundation
State: Selected States
County: Selected Counties
City/Town: Selected Cities and Towns
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/02/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP) will award grants to programs that center on one of four focus areas:
- Food Security: Solutions to address access to healthy food options for people on low-income and the working poor. Examples include programs offered by food pantries and/or soup kitchens
- Mental Well-Being: Solutions to address the growing demand for mental health services. Examples include programs that increase access to quality care, foster social connections for seniors and/or establish peer support networks
- Environmental Sustainability: Solutions to address environmental challenges. Examples include programs that improve access to clean air and water, reduce waste through recycling and composting and/or disaster preparedness and mitigation
- Vibrant Communities: Solutions that contribute to a vibrant and thriving community through access to arts and culture and physical well-being. Examples include programs that increase exposure to arts, sports and physical activity and/or neighborhood beautification projects.
Funding Information
Grants between $20,000 – $200,000.
Grant Period
Two-years.
Eligibility Criteria
For applicants requesting support in the United States:
- Organization must be independent tax-exempt public charities per Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
- Proposals are encouraged from a wide range of organizations and fields in the non-profit sector as this is an open and competitive funding opportunity
For more information, visit MetLife Foundation.
