MetLife Foundation Commits $5 Million to Expand Its Community Impact Grant Program

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife Foundation announced the expansion of its Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP), with a commitment of $5 million over two years to local organizations addressing the essential needs of people with low incomes. Additionally, for the first time, funding will be awarded in all MetLife regions, the U.S., Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.

A request for proposals is currently open in the U.S., and funding will be administered by invitation only in other regions. As with previous rounds, MetLife employee volunteers will assist in the review of applications from non-profits. The selected recipients will receive programmatic support through grants between $20,000 and $200,000 over two years focused on one of the following areas:

• Food Security – Solutions to increase access to healthy food options.
• Mental Well-Being – Solutions to address the growing demand for mental health services.
• Environmental Sustainability – Solutions to address local environmental challenges.
• Vibrant Communities – Solutions that contribute to a thriving community through access to arts and culture and physical well-being programming.

Since its launch in 2023, CIGP has awarded $2.6 million to 115 non-profits across 16 U.S. cities and six countries in Asia.

“For nearly 50 years, MetLife Foundation has been focused on promoting the economic progress of individuals and communities to create the opportunity for shared prosperity,” said Tia Hodges, President and CEO of MetLife Foundation and Head of Corporate Giving and Employee Volunteerism at MetLife. “This can’t be possible until essential needs are met, which is why we continue to grow the support we provide through CIGP.”

In the U.S., the deadline to apply is Friday, May 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET. For more information on this opportunity and a list of eligible cities and countries, visit www.metlife.org.

About MetLife Foundation
At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive economic mobility. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and provide grants aligned to three strategic focus areas – economic inclusion, financial health and resilient communities – while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since its inception, MetLife Foundation has contributed over $1 billion to strengthen communities where MetLife has a presence. To learn more about MetLife Foundation, visit www.metlife.org.