Sompo Foundation Grant Application
due July 31, 2025

Grant applications will only be accepted via the online form through the Foundation’s website until midnight, July 31, 2025. Applications submitted via email, through the postal system, or outside of the funding period will not be accepted or reviewed.

We are looking to build relationships and partnerships with nonprofit organizations who align with our philanthropic priorities in areas where Sompo has employees and customers. Our tiered level of support allows us to have in depth, collaborative relationships with a select number of organizations (strategic investment partners), while our competitive grant program allows for smaller, localized nonprofit organizations to apply for support.

Grant requests should range from $10,000 to $100,000 USD, with an option to indicate that the request is part of a larger fundraising goal. Each grant and funding opportunity will be considered independently, in alignment with Foundation priorities and goals.

The Sompo Foundation will prioritize support of activities in geographies where Sompo employees and customers live and work. Candidates from the following areas are welcome to apply:

• Asia Pacific
• Bermuda
• Brazil
• Europe
• North America
• United Kingdom

Each applicant is required to indicate how they will identify and measure success. At the end of each calendar year of support, funded partners must complete an impact report containing information required by the Sompo Foundation, as well an individual narrative describing program accomplishments and learning opportunities. Impact reports will be emailed directly to the Sompo Foundation Executive Director at an established time period.

• Direct alignment with Sompo Foundation priorities
• Successful completion of the Sompo Foundation grant application, including submission of required documents
• Strong project budget and budget justification
• Demonstrated financial stability
• Demonstration of past success and impact
• Leadership is strong and demonstrates longevity and commitment to the organization and cause
• Geographic alignment – we support organizations serving communities where Sompo employees and customers live and work
• Nonprofits must be in good standing with their country’s governing bodies (ex. IRS)
• Nonprofits must be free from reputational issues and challenges
• Adherence to our nondiscrimination policy

Our standard grant period is one year. For flexibility of project and intended impact, we will consider projects that span multiple years on a case by case basis.

The Sompo Foundation will make these determinations on an individual funding basis. Applications must be submitted each year, unless previously determined.

Grant awards are funded by the Sompo Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to driving positive and sustainable transformations over the next decade by allocating approximately $100 million in key areas such as education, health and wellness. The Foundation is dedicated to fostering equitable access to resources, with a particular focus on underserved populations.

Through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives, the Foundation seeks to empower communities and enhance lives on a global scale. By prioritizing collaboration with organizations that align with its mission, the foundation aims to drive positive change and create lasting benefits for those in need.

Established in 2024 by Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance, the Foundation reflects the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and community investment.

All grant applications go through a rigorous vetting process by the Foundation Executive Director. If applicable, grants will pass to the Foundation Grant Committee, then the Sompo Foundation Leadership Team, with final approval by the Sompo Foundation Board of Directors.

The Grant Committee is a group of individuals dedicated to advancing the mission of the Sompo Foundation. As a committee, their responsibilities include:

1. Reviewing the bi-annual grant application to ensure efficient and effective gathering of information.
2. Reviewing and scoring grant proposals in a timely and unbiased manner, utilizing the Sompo Foundation scoring rubric for consistent review.
3. Attending Grant Committee meetings prepared to discuss individual grant scores and provide funding recommendations and justifications.

Please submit questions to [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond in a timely manner. Please do not contact members of the Foundation Leadership Team or Board directly.

The Sompo Foundation will operate using the English language. All requests and communication must be submitted in English. Please note if language translation has been used to prepare the grant application.

Potential grantees who are interested in learning more about the Sompo Foundation may email questions to [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond in a timely manner.