Moderna Charitable Foundation – Grant Program
Charitable Grants Advancing Health, Science & Community Resilience
The Moderna Charitable Foundation provides financial grants to nonprofit organizations working to create long-lasting change for a healthier world. Launched in 2022, the Foundation builds on Moderna’s societal impact during the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on addressing ongoing community needs through strategic, systems-level investments.
Organization: Moderna Charitable Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Global, with emphasis on communities impacted by health inequities and where Moderna operates
About the Funder
Founded as an extension of Moderna’s mission to deliver the greatest possible impact through mRNA medicines, the Moderna Charitable Foundation invests in organizations that challenge the status quo and drive systems change. Across all focus areas, the Foundation prioritizes social innovation and novel uses of technology to address complex, structural challenges.
What This Program Supports
The Foundation invests in nonprofit partners aligned with one or more of the following areas:
Health
- Building resilient health ecosystems
- Promoting public health
- Expanding access to quality healthcare
Science
- Advancing STEM education
- Closing opportunity gaps for the next generation
- Supporting innovation and scientific learning pathways
Community
- Strengthening local communities, particularly where Moderna operates
- Addressing systemic barriers faced by underserved populations
Eligibility & Requirements
Organizations must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a registered nonprofit or non-governmental organization with charitable purposes equivalent to 501(c)(3)status in the U.S.
- Demonstrate clear alignment with one or more of the Foundation’s investment areas
- Show evidence of impact and the ability to drive meaningful change
Ineligible Requests
The Moderna Charitable Foundation does not support:
- Donations to individuals
- Organizations that discriminate on unlawful bases
- Sectarian or denominational religious organizations or projects serving religious purposes
(Note: Educational or charitable programs affiliated with religious organizations may be considered) - Political campaigns or organizations funding political campaigns
- Projects that harm the environment or biodiversity
- Basic biomedical research, Moderna-sponsored clinical research, or clinical trials
- Projects that directly influence or advance Moderna’s business interests (including prescribing, purchasing, pricing, reimbursement, or promotion of products)
Funding Amounts
💰 Grant Size: The Foundation does not publish standard award amounts
Grant amounts vary based on:
- Alignment with Foundation priorities
- Scope and potential for systems-level impact
- Geographic focus and community need
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Timeline: Rolling (by invitation or open calls, as available)
📅 Review Process: Competitive review based on alignment, innovation, and impact
Application Process
Applicants should review eligibility criteria carefully before beginning an application.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.modernatx.com/en-US/responsibility/moderna-foundation
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is well suited for organizations that:
- Work at the intersection of health, science, and equity
- Focus on systems change, not one-off interventions
- Leverage innovation or technology to address structural challenges
- Serve communities disproportionately impacted by health or opportunity gaps
The Moderna Charitable Foundation is best suited for mission-driven nonprofits pursuing transformative, scalable solutions for a healthier world.
