How much funding does Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program?

Required: Tax-exempt status; 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Guidelines.
Is your organization a registered charity with a recognized government body?

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: IRS guidelines, while ineligible entities include individuals and those promoting unlawful discrimination.
Not eligible: Moody's Foundation does not fund.
Not eligible: Organizations which do not have US IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or local country equivalentIndividuals.
Not eligible: Religious organizations for religious purposes.
Not eligible: Political candidates or lobbying organizations.
Not eligible: Private foundations.
Not eligible: Organizations that do not serve the community at large.
Not eligible: Organizations that unlawfully discriminate.
Not eligible: The Moody’s Foundation will not support organizations that engage in unlawful discrimination (including harassment because of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran…
Not eligible: Organizations whose sole purpose is advocacy.
Not eligible: Donor Advised Funds that do not have 501(c)(3) status (however, donations made from a Donor Advised Fund to an eligible organization are eligible)Organizations with a limited constituency, such as fraternal or labor groups.
Not eligible: Travel by groups or individuals.

Overview

The Moody's Community Impact Grant Program supports organizations with tax-exempt status to foster social and economic equality. Established by Moody's Foundation, it prioritizes initiatives that empower underestimated communities and entrepreneurs, driving innovation and ecological restoration. The foundation focuses on inclusive growth, providing resources for small businesses and community resilience. Eligible organizations must be registered charities under U.S. IRS guidelines, while ineligible entities include individuals and those promoting unlawful discrimination.

Building an inclusive and prosperous future
Through the Moody’s Foundation and our employee engagement programs, we direct resources, tools and services to support social and economic equality in the areas where we can make the most impact: helping entrepreneurs to scale their small businesses and restoring ecosystems in emerging markets.

Eligibility

Moody's Foundation only works with organizations that have tax exempt status. Guidelines.Does your organization have tax exemption status from the United States IRS as a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization or local government charitable status equivalent?GovernanceMoody's Foundation only supports registered charities.Is your organization a registered charity with a recognized government body?

Ineligibility

Moody's Foundation does not fundOrganizations which do not have US IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or local country equivalentIndividualsReligious organizations for religious purposesPolitical candidates or lobbying organizationsPrivate foundationsOrganizations that do not serve the community at largeOrganizations that unlawfully discriminateThe Moody’s Foundation will not support organizations that engage in unlawful discrimination (including harassment because of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law). Organizations whose sole purpose is advocacyDonor Advised Funds that do not have 501(c)(3) status (however, donations made from a Donor Advised Fund to an eligible organization are eligible)Organizations with a limited constituency, such as fraternal or labor groupsTravel by groups or individualsNational conferencesSponsorships or advertisingAnti-business groupsTeam sponsorships or athletic scholarshipsOther restrictions may apply as determined by Moody’s Foundation Board of Directors.