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Securian Financial Foundation

Our mission

Our Foundation's mission is to empower families to build secure tomorrows by investing in programs that promote financial stability, support youth and education, and build vibrant communities.

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Financial stability

The Securian Financial Foundation supports the financial stability of community members by funding organizations and programs that ensure equitable access to basic needs, affordable housing, and steady employment — helping individuals build secure, resilient lives.

Funding priorities

  • Food
  • Housing
  • Workforce development, including small business support
  • Emergency basic needs
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Youth and education

We invest in youth and education by supporting organizations and programs that improve financial literacy and expand access to higher education. These efforts aim to close equity and achievement gaps, boost high school graduation rates, and increase college enrollment in underrepresented communities.

Funding priorities

  • College readiness
  • Mentoring
  • Youth programming
  • Equity in education
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Vibrant communities

We support vibrant communities by funding initiatives that expand access to arts, culture, sustainability and civic engagement — enriching lives through arts, community and connection.

Funding priorities

  • Performing arts
  • Museums
  • Cultural programs
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Community-building
  • Civic opportunities

Our grant application process

1. Review the timeline

We review general operating and project/program grant applications two times a year.

 Application dueDecision notificationFunding received
Cycle 1March 12nd week in MayEnd of May
Cycle 2September 12nd week in NovemberEnd of November

2. View the restrictions

The Securian Financial Foundation supports organizations, projects, and programs that do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other legally protected characteristics. The foundation does not knowingly award grants to organizations that discriminate in their hiring, those they accept as volunteers, or the clients they serve.

In order to maintain focus and achieve greater impact, and in some cases due to federal law, the Securian Financial Foundation does not make grants in certain areas. View the list of restrictions.

3. Join an informational Zoom session (optional)

Email Community Relations to be included in an informational Zoom session before the next grant cycle. This will be your opportunity to ask questions and learn more about priorities. Email CommunityRelations@securian.com.

4. Submit an application

Grant applications must be received online through Cybergrants by March 1 or September 1.

Apply for a grant

Capital requests

To apply for capital funding, you must have an existing relationship with Securian Financial or Securian Financial Foundation. To learn about the process, contact CommunityRelations@securian.com.

Grant recipients

The Securian Financial Foundation is honored to support a variety of organizations that serve our communities in diverse ways.

View 2024 recipients

Other giving programs

Are you a Securian Financial retiree or board member? Learn about our matching gift and volunteer grant program.

Giving back at Securian

Contact us

If you have questions, please contact our Community Relations team at the link below.

Email us

The Securian Financial Foundation reserves the right to suspend, change, revoke or terminate the funding program at any time.

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