Liberty Mutual Foundation – Discretionary Fund (2026)

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Charitable Grants Advancing Security & Resilience in Greater Boston & Washington

The Liberty Mutual Foundation Discretionary Fund supports nonprofit organizations working to advance security and resilience for people and communities. As a mutual company, Liberty Mutual places this commitment at the center of its business and community partnerships. The Discretionary Fund complements the Foundation’s RFP initiatives by providing flexible support to mission-aligned organizations in priority geographies.

Belonging, accessibility, and inclusion are foundational to the Foundation’s approach, with a strong emphasis on expanding access for vulnerable and underrepresented populations, including people with disabilities.

Organization: Liberty Mutual Foundation
Support Type: Discretionary charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Greater Boston and Washington (state/region)

Strategic Framework & Priorities

The Discretionary Fund is guided by the Foundation’s core framework:

Advancing Security

Efforts addressing:

Basic Services
Housing Stability
Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Building Resilience for People

Efforts addressing:

Education
Youth Workforce Development

Building Resilience for Communities

Efforts addressing:

Climate Resilience
Community Resilience

Across all areas, the Foundation prioritizes initiatives that improve access and outcomes for historically marginalized communities.

Eligible Support Types

Programmatic Grants
General Operating Support
Flexible Discretionary Funding aligned with Foundation priorities

Eligibility

Eligible applicants typically include:

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Organizations serving Greater Boston or Washington communities
Programs aligned with one or more of the Foundation’s strategic pillars
Organizations serving vulnerable or underrepresented populations

Ineligible Requests

The Foundation generally does not support individuals, political or religious organizations, sponsorships, events, conferences, travel, or debt reduction.

Funding Amounts

The Liberty Mutual Foundation does not publish standard discretionary grant ranges. Award amounts vary based on alignment, scope, and community impact.

Timeline & Review

📅 Review Period: 8–12 weeks
📅 Review Type: Rolling discretionary review

Application / Request Process

Organizations seeking Discretionary Fund support must apply through the Liberty Mutual Foundation online grant portal. Applications should clearly demonstrate alignment with the Foundation’s resilience framework and geographic priorities.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/giving-back/apply-grant-liberty-mutual-foundation

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofits that:

Operate in Greater Boston or Washington
Address basic needs, housing stability, education, workforce development, or climate/community resilience
Serve vulnerable populations and prioritize access and inclusion
Seek flexible funding outside of competitive RFP cycles

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Discretionary
Typical Lead Time: 8–12 weeks
Best Suited For: Established nonprofits in Greater Boston and Washington aligned with Liberty Mutual Foundation priorities