The Cigna Group Foundation committed $9 million over three years to improve the mental health of youth (ages 5–18) as it relates to post-pandemic stress and distress.
Donor Name: The Cigna Group Foundation
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/12/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This commitment includes support for those who care for youth in everyday settings and interactions, including parents, caregivers, and youth service professionals, such as educators and therapists.
Funding Information
Grant Up to $150,000.
Grant Period
12 months.
Geographical Areas
Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas
Eligibility Criteria
- The nonprofit is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization and within one of the specific subsections of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Grant request must total $150,000. The budget narrative should reflect eligible expenses required for the specific grant request only. Salaries for staff members are allowable for related program implementation. Non-eligible expenses include fringe benefits, payroll taxes, general operating expenses, administrative and indirect costs.
- Progress and impact measurement, including activity-tracking practices and evaluation methodology, should be clearly articulated in the application.
- The measurement approach should include connecting how program outputs and short-term outcomes drive to long-term, sustainable, improved mental health among youth. For example, for the grant-program goal to increase the number of parents, caregivers and youth service professionals who feel equipped to support, they will seek to understand an aligned measure, such as the number of staff members in a school or related setting (e.g., after-school programs) trained in positive youth development.
- Grantees awarded funding will be expected to complete a progress report (at six months) and final report (at end of term).
For more information, visit The Cigna Group.
