Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program

Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.
Last Updated: October 09, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

NOTE: Email the Moody Foundation to discuss your needs and how we can support you. Background Moody’s Foundation, established in 2002, directs our corporate social investing that aligns with our strategic focus areas and contributes to more inclusive and prosperous communities around the world. Driving innovation and transforming communities Moody’s Foundation uses human, social and financial capital to assist our partner organizations in their efforts to help communities that are disproportionately affected by social and economic inequalities, and ecological degradation. Moody’s Community Impact Our people, products and capital help to spark meaningful change and unlock opportunities for the people around us. Building an inclusive and prosperous future We believe that empowering inclusion and resilience fuels a more 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. What we do We empower people with the knowledge and resources they need to unlock opportunity and thrive. Empowering Small Businesses We empower underestimated entrepreneurs to grow their small businesses and uplift their local communities. Supporting Ecosystem Restoration We support ecosystem restoration to help create resilient systems and communities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.