MetLife Foundation announced new recipients of its Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP). Through this program, MetLife Foundation is providing more than $6.5 million to nonprofits globally, including in India, working to address essential community needs.
By tackling critical issues, the program supports nonprofits that deliver the services and resources people rely on to build financial health and resilience. This reflects MetLife and MetLife Foundation’s long-standing commitment to helping people and communities move forward with greater confidence and access to opportunity.
Launched in 2023 and expanded globally in 2025, CIGP supports organizations delivering solutions focused on food security, mental health and well-being, environmental sustainability, and vibrant communities. This year’s grants support more than 100 nonprofits worldwide, including 4 organizations in India:
Association for Social Service and Rehabilitation of the Aged to improve the lives of 1,200 elderly women by addressing their immediate needs for food, healthcare, and emotional support. Milaan Foundation to launch EmpowerHER, a skills-based leadership program for girls through the transformative power of arts, culture and sports. Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendrato empower 2,000 farmers with climate-resilient farming practices, increasing agricultural income and enhancing food security. Sudeva to support and empower underprivileged football players aged 13-17, providing training, equipment and accommodation.
Tia Hodges, President and CEO of MetLife Foundation and Head of Corporate Giving and Employee Volunteering at MetLife, said: “Through the Community Impact Grant Program, MetLife Foundation is investing in nonprofits that improve the well-being of people and communities. Together, we are helping individuals and families overcome challenges and move forward more stable and resilient.”
Sameer Bansal, Managing Director & CEO, PNB MetLife added, “We welcome the opportunity to stand alongside nonprofit organizations in India that are creating meaningful impact on the ground. By working alongside MetLife Foundation and nonprofit partners, we remain committed to helping individuals and families build stability, strengthen resilience, and move forward with greater confidence.”
As with previous CIGP grants, MetLife employees supported the selection process and volunteered time to review grant applications from nonprofits. Since its launch, the program has awarded more than $9 million to 207 nonprofits, reaching 1.6 million people across the U.S., Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. The program is an important part of MetLife Foundation’s broader commitment to advancing inclusive economic mobility and financial health, and to helping communities where MetLife operates strengthen resilience and thrive.
