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The Humana Foundation Deepens Investment in Emotional Health, Announcing Over $12 Million in New Grants
The Humana Foundation Deepens Investment in Emotional Health, Announcing Over $12 Million in New
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The Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) for the past 45 years, today announced its first slate of 2026 grants, dedicating over $12.2 million to programs and research focused on emotional well-being. The funding will support 13 nonprofit organizations and five university research teams focused on combating loneliness, depression and social isolation among seniors and veterans nationwide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260630878218/en/Stronger connections lead to better health. The Humana Foundation’s spring 2026 grant investments focus on reducing loneliness and improving well-being for older adults across communities. The 2026 national grants scale the Foundation’s proven interventions to end senior loneliness by fostering social engagement and building community solutions. With major investments in organizations like Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP ($3,000,000), Friendship Bench ($1,000,000) and the National Recreation & Park Association ($890,000), the Foundation is equipping communities across the country with the tools – from digital health literacy to peer-to-peer mental health support – to improve well-being for seniors in their own neighborhoods. “Loneliness isn’t something we have to accept as a natural part of aging; it's a public health crisis we can actively solve,” said Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation. “We're investing in the local leaders and innovative researchers building social connections that lead to healthier, more joyful lives for our loved ones and neighbors as they grow older.” By leveraging a strategic mix of nonprofit grantmaking, academic research partnerships, and thought leadership through published insights, the Humana Foundation deploys diverse investment levers to advance evidence-driven and community-centered solutions. These efforts are reflected in the following 2026 grants. Regional / National Investments in Emotional Health In four key regions and beyond, the Humana Foundation is funding community-based interventions to combat isolation, including integrating behavioral health services into primary care and fostering purposeful intergenerational connections: TexasYoung Men's Christian Association of Greater San Antonio (YMCA) ($1,084,000): This grant enhances senior mental hea...