The New York Life Foundation awards grants within the general categories of health and human services, education, civic and community affairs, and arts and culture. Proposals are reviewed on a continuous basis during the calendar year.
Grant amounts for other projects varies.
Priority is given to requests from organizations that are national in scope, allowing New York Life to work with their local affiliates. Preference is given to request that provide an opportunity for volunteer involvement on the part of New York Life employees, agents and retirees. Requests from organizations that focus on issues and problems in New York City, where New York Life's home office is located, are also considered.