The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group, has opened its 2026 Improving Youth Mental Health grant program, part of The Cigna Group Foundation’s $9 million, three-year commitment to improve youth mental health.
With youth mental health challenges rising nationwide, The Cigna Group Foundation seeks to partner with community-based organizations that can deliver meaningful, evidence-informed support to young people (ages 5–18) and the adults who care for them, such as parents, caregivers, teachers and coaches.
Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply now through March 12 at 5:00 pm ET.
“Young people across the country continue to face mental health challenges at levels we’ve never experienced before, and we view this as a moment to respond with urgency and compassion,”
said Ellie Polack, President, The Cigna Group Foundation. “By investing in community organizations that specialize in social-emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and family–school partnerships, we can help ensure more kids get the support they need, when they need it.”
This year, all grant requests must total $150,000, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to deeper, more concentrated impact. The Foundation is especially interested in applications that strengthen:
Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in schools and afterschool settings
Trauma-informed services, ensuring kids receive support tailored to their life experiences
Family–school partnerships that help adults and children work together toward healthier outcomes