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Cigna Foundation

Cigna’s charitable giving philosophy is part of our mission to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

For more than 50 years, the Cigna Foundation has been bringing Cigna's mission to life in local communities and around the world. In 2020, integrating the Cigna and Express Scripts® foundations strengthened and enhanced our commitment.

Our combined charitable giving portfolio accomplishes our goals through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Together, we work to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.

2019 Contributions

In 2019, the Cigna and Express Scripts foundations deployed more than $14 million in grants to support nonprofits that share our commitment to enhancing health and well-being.

Our Current Grant Programs

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Healthier Kids For Our Future®

Healthier Kids For Our Future is a 5-year, $25 million global initiative that addresses the challenges affecting children’s health today.

Food Insecurity Grant

Mental Health Grant

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Health and Well-Being

Grants that help to lower health risks, foster health equity, improve health status, and promote preventive care.

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Education and Workforce Development

improve educational access for underserved and underrepresented students, and that prepare workers and clinicians with the necessary skills they need to succeed.

Grant topics vary by quarter. For more information, review the Focus Areas section below.

Our Philosophy

Every day, we have an opportunity to make a difference in the health of our communities and create a better future.

Our charitable giving philosophy focuses on socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, and social support networks, as well as access to health care–otherwise known as Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Our philanthropy goes beyond financial contributions to include employee engagement, volunteer activities, and community involvement.

We are uniquely positioned to make a meaningful impact, in areas including health and well-being; education and workforce development; community and social issues; military, veterans, and first responder resources; and other critical global and trending health or social issues.

If you want to learn more about our giving in these topics, contact us via email at FoundationGrants@Cigna.com.

Read more about Social Determinants of Health

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Focus Areas

The Cigna Foundation has funding opportunities focused on different topics in the first three quarters of the year. Refer to the respective grant applications for more details, including deadlines for submissions.

First Quarter

Health and well-being grants will focus on health navigation to improve overall access to care, treatment, and prescriptions. In addition, Healthier Kids For Our Future grants will focus on food insecurity and mental health. Mental health will specifically address loneliness, anxiety, depression and suicide prevention.

Second Quarter

Education and workforce development grants will focus on the education of children enrolled in pre-K, K-8, high school, post-secondary education, and others considering health care related jobs. Additionally, programs are focused on increasing the cultural competency of health care professionals by helping them to better understand health disparities among vulnerable populations.

Third Quarter

Health and well-being grants will provide an opportunity for the applicant to choose from five different topics. Prevention, treatment, and research for chronic diseases; Wellness programs promoting exercise, fitness, and healthy lifestyle choices; Programs addressing mental and/or behavioral health conditions; Dental programs; and maternal, prenatal, and newborn health.

“We are far more powerful when we work together, in close partnership with each other, as well as with our customers, patients, and clients; with health care professionals; with government agencies; and with the communities where we live and work...”

David M. Cordani
President and CEO

Initiatives and Funds

Building Equity and Equality

Our five-year initiative was created to expand and accelerate efforts to support diversity, inclusion, equality, and equity for communities of color.

Learn more about building equity and equality

The Brave of Heart Fund

Cigna and New York Life foundations founded a $50M+ fund that provides support for families of fallen health care workers.

Learn more about the fund

More Information

Learn more from these answers to frequently asked questions or contact us via email at FoundationGrants@Cigna.com.

*Cigna Connects Corporate Responsibility Report, 2019.