Moderna Foundation Grants — September 15, 2026 Deadline
Grants Supporting Health, STEM Education, and Community Resilience
The Moderna Foundation provides grants to support 501(c)(3) organizations and similarly organized nonprofit organizations outside the United States that are working to strengthen local and global communities. The Foundation focuses on addressing ongoing needs in communities impacted by COVID-19, including societal conditions exacerbated by the pandemic and inequalities revealed during that period.
Organization: Moderna Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Local and global communities, with emphasis on communities where Moderna employees live and work
About the Funder
The Moderna Foundation is an extension of Moderna’s broader societal impact and philanthropic commitment. Through grantmaking, humanitarian giving, and employee matching, the Foundation supports organizations working to create long-lasting community impact. Its grantmaking is especially focused on health, science, and community needs connected to resilience, access, equity, and opportunity.
What This Program Supports
The Moderna Foundation’s grantmaking areas of focus include:
Health
Programs that build resilient health ecosystems by promoting public health and access to quality healthcare.
Science
Programs that help close the opportunity gap for the next generation by advancing STEM education and innovation.
Community
Programs that strengthen local communities, particularly where Moderna employees live and work, by addressing systemic barriers faced by underserved populations.
Eligible Support Types
Moderna Foundation grants may support:
Health-related programs
Public health initiatives
Access to quality healthcare
STEM education and innovation
Programs serving underserved populations
Community resilience efforts
Local and global nonprofit initiatives aligned with the Foundation’s mission
Eligibility & Preferences
Eligible applicants include:
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the United States
Similarly organized nonprofit organizations outside the United States
Strong applicants should demonstrate alignment with one or more of the Foundation’s focus areas: health, science, or community.
Ineligible Requests
The Moderna Foundation page does not publish a detailed list of ineligible requests. Applicants should review the current grant application guidance before applying to confirm eligibility and fit.
Funding Amounts
The Moderna Foundation does not publish standard grant amounts. Funding levels may vary based on alignment, need, scope, and available resources.
Timeline & Review
📅 Cycle Two Application Opens: August 1, 2026
📅 Cycle Two Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
📅 Cycle Two Decisions Communicated: November 2026
The Moderna Foundation operates on a semiannual grant cycle, with two application periods each year.
For reference, the 2026 grant cycles are:
Cycle One
Application Opens: March 16, 2026
Application Closes: April 30, 2026
Decisions Communicated: July 2026
Cycle Two
Application Opens: August 1, 2026
Application Closes: September 15, 2026
Decisions Communicated: November 2026
Application / Request Process
Applicants should submit grant requests during one of the Foundation’s defined application windows. Each cycle includes a structured review process.
Before applying, organizations should confirm that their work aligns with one or more of the Moderna Foundation’s grantmaking focus areas:
Health
Science
Community
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ Moderna Foundation Grant Information
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Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
Promote public health or healthcare access
Advance STEM education or innovation
Serve underserved communities
Address systemic barriers to opportunity
Work in communities impacted by COVID-19 or related inequities
Operate locally, nationally, or globally through eligible nonprofit structures
The Moderna Foundation grant program is best suited for nonprofits with clear alignment to health, science, or community resilience and a strong case for long-term impact.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Semiannual grant cycle
Typical Lead Time: Apply during the August 1–September 15, 2026 application window for Cycle Two consideration
Best Suited For: Health, STEM education, public health, community resilience, and equity-focused nonprofits
