Lincoln Financial Foundation awards grants to more than 300 nonprofits each year that empower and improve the lives of many. Contributing to strong, vital communities is not only intrinsic to our values, it’s our responsibility.
Featured grantees: Arts
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Arden Theatre Company Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
ArtsGreensboro Greensboro, North Carolina -
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Fort Wayne, Indiana
All grantees
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Concord, New Hampshire
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Omaha, Nebraska
Our programs
- Youth education
- Human services
- Economic & workforce development
- The arts
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We want to help narrow the achievement gap in American education through programs that support life-long learning, financial literacy and enhanced student achievement levels. Our goal is to help improve graduation rates across the country and empower people to lead greater lives. In 2016, we awarded 130 education grants totaling $3 million. Applications for 2017 will be considered through July 10, 2017. Awards will be announced in September 2017. Get the details on our grants and corporate contributions for 2015. |
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We believe that all people should have the ability to meet their basic needs for food, housing and independent living. We’re committed to helping vulnerable populations find the tools and skills they need to better their lives through education, support and job training. In 2016, we awarded 102 human services grants totaling $1.7 million. Applications for 2017 will be considered through April 10, 2017. Awards will be announced in June 2017. Get the details on our grants and corporate contributions for 2015. |
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According to the Family Economic Success Report, the earnings gap between educated workers and their less-educated counterparts is growing. We support adult education, economic and workforce development organizations that provide critical programs aimed at improving the local economies in our major business locations. |
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Access to the arts should be available for everyone regardless of age, economic situation, ability and ethnicity. We support arts education and cultural activities that spur the creative economy and foster economic development. |
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2016 award highlights
Each year, we award approximately $10 million to local community United Ways and nonprofit programs focused on youth education, economic and workforce development, human services and the arts.
$9.7 million
Cash grants and contributions
$1.09 million
Employee donations to United Way
$29,000
LIVE program grants