MetLife Foundation Expands Employee-Driven Community Impact Grant Program With $1 Million Commitment
01 Fevereiro 2024 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
A request for proposals is now open for local
grassroots organizations with MetLife employees reviewing and
selecting organizations to receive funding
MetLife Foundation today announced an additional $1 million
commitment to its Community Impact Grant Program, which it launched
in June of 2023. The program’s success resulted from the dedication
and passion of MetLife employees whose efforts expanded the
Foundation’s impact and involvement in communities where MetLife
has a presence.
MetLife employees will continue to lead the effort as the
Foundation issues request for proposal (RFP) opportunities in 2024
to provide immediate assistance to communities across the U.S.
A selection committee of MetLife employee volunteers will award
grants to local grassroots organizations who are addressing
emergency needs of people with low- to moderate-incomes and
communities impacted by the growing income and wealth divide. For
this funding round, MetLife Foundation grants will go to
organizations who serve one of the seven eligible cities and plan
to implement their program in one of the following counties:
- Cary, NC (Chatham, Durham, Wake Counties),
- New York, NY (Bronx, New York, Queens, Kings, Richmond
Counties),
- Omaha, NE (Douglas County),
- Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County),
- San Francisco, CA (Alameda, San Francisco Counties),
- St. Louis, MO (St. Louis County) and
- Tampa, FL (Hillsborough County).
“We launched this program to demonstrate employee care and
create connectivity and vitality across our communities. Last
year’s success resulted from MetLife employees coming together to
live our purpose and drive change in our communities,” said Mike
Zarcone, Head of Corporate Affairs for MetLife and Chairman of
MetLife Foundation. “Our employees continue to be at the center of
our effort to reach those in need and provide a source of immediate
assistance.”
The grant program will support four focus areas to address acute
needs disproportionately impacting people with low- to
moderate-incomes. Selected recipients will receive programmatic
support through grants between $5,000 - $50,000 in the following
focus areas:
- Hunger Relief and Nutrition to provide access to healthy
food options that address food insecurity, nutrition and healthy
eating.
- Physical and Mental Well-Being to provide access to
shelters and affordable housing, social services, mental health and
well-being services.
- Environmental Sustainability to mitigate the impact of
changing weather patterns and improve the environment in local
communities.
- Quality of Life to improve access to transportation to
increase the accessibility of support for critical needs and
services; emergency supplies, clothing and financial support; and
access to recreation, arts and cultural experiences.
The RFP for this latest round of funding is now open and
available on MetLife Foundation’s website, with another request for
proposal opportunity to be issued later in 2024. The Foundation
will accept applications to the Community Impact Grant Program
until Friday, March 15 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. All organizations who
apply will receive a decision on their proposal in May 2024.
For more information on the program, visit www.Metlife.org.
About MetLife Foundation
At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive
economic mobility for underserved and low-income communities around
the world. 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.
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