Liberty Mutual Foundation works to advance security and resilience for people and communities. Simply stated, we are Building Resiliency for People and Building Resiliency for Communities. As a mutual company it is at the heart of our business and the center of our community partnerships. Our Strategic Goals, Programmatic Themes, and ultimately our RFP Initiatives emerge from this framework. 

As champions of diverse thoughts and lived experiences, belonging and accessibility are at the forefront of our approach. We prioritize initiatives dedicated to advancing access for our most vulnerable and underrepresented neighbors and for people with disabilities.

Our framework prioritizes: 

• Advancing Security through efforts that address Basic Services, Housing Stability and Youth Experiencing Homelessness 

• Building Resilience for People through efforts that address Education and Youth Workforce Development 

• Building Resilience for Communities through efforts that address Climate and Community Resilience

 

Basic Services Initiative: The Basic Services Initiative works toward our mission of providing security by supporting nonprofit organizations that serve families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness and/or economic hardships and need emergency assistance. Historically, this initiative has supported efforts that provide access to food, health for the homeless, emergency shelter, clothing, and other immediate, basic needs. 

Deadline: Closed

Climate Initiative: The Climate Initiative supports nature-based climate solutions in neighborhoods experiencing economic challenges, including access to affordable and locally grown food, increased green space, and decarbonization of neighborhoods. Additionally, it supports training/skill development for Green Jobs of the Future, particularly those efforts providing opportunity for underrepresented populations. Finally, it supports the development of resilient and sustainable infrastructure in diverse communities and those communities experiencing economic vulnerabilities. 

Deadline: Closed

Discretionary Fund: This fund's goal is to provide a means for potential partners to apply for support on a rolling basis. Requests should align with LMF’s strategic goals and themes as outlined in our Framework. Partners whose work aligns closely with the goals of an Initiative RFP should apply through the appropriate Initiative and not seek discretionary funding. 

Deadline: Rolling

Education Initiative: The goals of the Liberty Mutual Foundation Education Initiative are to improve the educational achievement of underserved youth. Efforts should also expand educational opportunities using solutions vetted with input from those involved. The Initiative intends to support educational programs that build on prior academic success and highlight a path to postsecondary education and/or career training. 

Deadline: Closed

Housing Stability Initiative & Youth Experiencing Homelessness (YEH): The goal of this initiative is to expand access to a full range of housing-related supports and programs that enable families and individuals experiencing economic challenges to find and remain in housing that is safe, affordable, and fits their needs and aspirations. This includes initiatives specifically working to prevent, end, and mitigate youth homelessness.  

Deadline: Closed

Youth Workforce Development Initiative: The goals of this initiative are to strengthen workforce development to prepare disconnected youth for post-secondary and career success and to provide opportunities in sustainable and emerging careers for young people 18-30 years of age who are unemployed or underemployed.

Deadline: Closed

We support nonprofits that work to empower families and individuals who are struggling to thrive amid challenging situations. Our grant-making priorities focus on organizations and programs in Greater Boston, Greater Puget Sound, and select counties of Washington State to provide advanced security and resilience for people and communities.

Greater Boston, defines as:

• Boston

• Brockton

• Cambridge

• Chelsea

• Quincy

• Randolph

• Somerville

Greater Puget Sound and select counties of Washington State, defined as:

• King County

• Whatcom County

• Pierce County

• Snohomish County

• Spokane County

• Thurston County