The MetLife Foundation Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP) is an international initiative aimed at fostering inclusive economic mobility for individuals and families with low income. Now in its third year, the 2025 CIGP cycle has expanded globally to include regions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, offering support to local organizations working at the grassroots level to improve lives and well-being in their communities.
CIGP provides two-year programmatic grants ranging from $20,000 to $200,000, with a specific focus on four core areas: Food Security, Mental Well-Being, Environmental Sustainability, and Vibrant Communities. Applicants must design projects that directly address the needs of low-income populations through innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
In the Food Security focus area, eligible projects may include initiatives operated by food pantries or soup kitchens that increase access to nutritious foods. Mental Well-Being projects may support access to mental health services, promote social connectedness among seniors, or build peer support networks. Projects under Environmental Sustainability may target air and water quality, promote recycling or composting, or enhance disaster preparedness. Vibrant Communities programming includes initiatives that foster access to arts, culture, physical activity, and neighborhood revitalization.
The grant application process is open and managed through an online portal. Interested applicants may also complete the MetLife Foundation Grant Inquiry Form to initiate a partnership or introduce their organization to the foundation.
This competitive program supports both established and emerging organizations whose work aligns with MetLife Foundation's mission of expanding opportunity for underserved populations. While specific deadlines are not listed in the source, the open call for proposals signals an active funding cycle for 2025.
For more details on the current cycle or to begin the application, applicants are encouraged to access the dedicated application link provided on the foundation’s website.
