Coca-Cola Foundation Grants 2026: Global Funding Priorities and Community Impact Areas

Overview

The Coca-Cola Foundation invests philanthropic resources in organizations and initiatives working to address social, environmental, and economic challenges worldwide. Over more than four decades, the Foundation has awarded over US$1.8 billion in grants to support initiatives around the globe. Its core funding priorities include sustainable access to safe water, watershed conservation, recycling value chains, disaster preparedness and response, and economic prosperity. The Foundation directs its support toward projects capable of delivering measurable community benefits rather than funding every type of charitable activity.

Who can apply

Support from the Foundation is directed toward charitable initiatives and organizations rather than unrestricted personal financial assistance. Potentially relevant organizations include registered nonprofit and charitable organizations, community development organizations, environmental conservation groups, water and sanitation organizations, disaster relief and resilience organizations, and entities supporting small businesses and economic opportunity. Eligibility requirements may vary according to the country, project, and applicable funding arrangement. Organizations outside the United States must check the legal and charitable-equivalency requirements applicable to their jurisdiction.

What you get

The Foundation awards grants to support initiatives aligned with its global funding priorities. There is no universally available grant amount confirmed for organizations.

Requirements

Organizations must work within the Foundation's defined priority areas, which include sustainable access to safe water, watershed conservation, recycling value chains, disaster preparedness and response, and economic prosperity. Projects should explain the specific problem, the communities or ecosystems expected to benefit, and how results will be measured. For economic initiatives, proposals need to identify measurable outcomes such as improved business capacity, stronger livelihoods, or job creation. Alignment with a stated priority alone does not guarantee funding or establish eligibility to submit an application.

How to apply

Organizations should understand that the Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals through its general global grant programme. While the Foundation's stated priorities should guide project development, organizations must confirm whether a specific initiative can be considered through the Foundation's funding processes.