Takeda: Corporate Giving Grant

Takeda: Corporate Giving Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Takeda
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

Takeda's Corporate Giving program focuses on enhancing community well-being in the U.S. by supporting initiatives in two key areas: Food is Health and Building STEM Foundations. Through employee engagement and partnerships, Takeda aims to provide access to nutritious food and foster STEM education, addressing social disparities and empowering future innovators. This commitment reflects Takeda's mission of better health and a brighter future for all.

Overview

NOTE:  We are accepting grant applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. About Takeda We are a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader with a large U.S. presence. We connect to our 240+ year-old history and Japanese heritage through everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to putting patients first guides our scientific discovery and helps us as we strive to address unmet medical needs. Our U.S. operations are integral to our global business and to bringing better health to people, brighter future to the world. Commitment to Community Takeda has a long history of supporting nonprofit organizations through corporate giving, employee volunteerism and employee giving. Our Growing Communities program enables us to engage our employees and make meaningful contributions to support the communities where we live and work in the U.S., aiming to build deep, impactful relationships with our community partners. Philanthropic Giving Takeda’s purpose of “better health for people, brighter future for the world” serves as the inspiration for our corporate giving efforts. We seek to reduce the social disparities affecting communities in need by supporting meaningful programs in two focus areas: Food is Health and Building STEM Foundations. Food is Health Access to nutritional food Medically tailored meals Elimination of swamps and deserts Urban farming Eating a healthy diet is essential for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases. By providing access to healthy food and promoting education and awareness around healthy eating habits, we can help support communities in need and take an active role in improving healthcare and overall well-being. This is why we support programs that focus on the role of food in improving health. The lack of good, healthy food burdens the U.S. health care system with an estimated $53 billion in avoidable expenses each year, says Feeding America. The pandemic further increased the demand for nutritious food and inflation put affordable healthy food out of reach for many working families. Yet good nutrition is essential for people to stay healthy. We work with partners to provide the right nutrition to those who need it the most. Incorporating healthy foods into diets can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer. In addition, a healthy diet can improve mental health, boost energy levels and promote healthy aging. Building STEM Foundations K-8 math High school STEM enrichment College success To solve many of the most pressing challenges facing the world, like climate change and population health, we need diverse perspectives in science and technology. By investing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, we can prepare the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers to drive progress and shape the future. We support programs in the areas of K-8 math, high school STEM enrichment and college success. Building a strong foundation in STEM subjects is critical for students who aspire to pursue careers in science. STEM education provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to solve complex problems, think critically, and innovate. By developing a strong understanding of STEM fundamentals, students can pursue careers of tremendous impact. STEM education can also help students develop important life skills such as teamwork, communication, and adaptability, which are essential for success in any career. By investing in STEM education, we can prepare the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers who will drive progress and shape the future. We focus on supporting programs in the areas of K-8 math, high school STEM enrichment and college success.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Our focus is on programs that positively impact communities in the United States. We mainly support nonprofit organizations that operate in or near our major facilities in Greater Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Brooklyn Park, MN.