METLIFE FOUNDATION GRANTS
Financial Basics Community Foundation (FBCF) is excited to announce it has received a $110,000USD grant from MetLife Foundation. The grant will be used to develop and deliver the Financial Literacy Life Skills Resources Project—a targeted financial literacy initiative aimed at supporting young Australians with low literacy and numeracy skills.
The Financial Literacy Life Skills Resources Project will be a comprehensive resource package designed to help youth build essential financial literacy skills, improve financial resilience, and support long-term wellbeing. The resources will promote positive financial behaviours and equip young people with the confidence to manage their personal finances effectively.
FBCF operates under the umbrella of the Financial Basics Foundation (FBF), a not-for-profit organisation established in 2009. The Financial Literacy Life Skills Resources Project will adapt FBF’s existing financial education materials, tailoring them specifically for schools and/or community organisations that support youth who can benefit from this initiative.
FBCF’s purpose is to empower young Australians to take control of their financial futures. This project directly supports that mission by offering practical, accessible tools to help youth make informed financial choices and grow in confidence.
MetLife Foundation is focused on driving inclusive economic mobility by addressing the needs of people on low-income around the world. This initiative aligns with MetLife Foundation’s commitment to improving financial health and promoting equitable access to financial knowledge.
The Financial Literacy Life Skills Resources Project will begin with a pilot phase to test and refine educational materials to ensure they effectively support young people with low literacy and numeracy. At the same time, FBCF will work closely with educators and community workers to ensure the resources are practical, impactful, and easy to implement across diverse learning environments.
The full project launched in May 2025.
Find out more about Financial Basics Community Foundation.
About Financial Basics Community Foundation
FBCF is an initiative of Financial Basics Foundation, focused on creating opportunities for disadvantaged young Australians to build financial capability and wellbeing. Since its launch in 2009, FBCF has worked in collaboration with not-for-profits and community organisations to empower youth with practical, life-changing financial skills.
About MetLife Foundation
At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive economic mobility. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and provide grants aligned to three strategic focus areas – economic inclusion, financial health and resilient communities – while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since its inception, MetLife Foundation has contributed over $1 billion to strengthen communities where MetLife has a presence. To learn more about MetLife Foundation, visit www.metlife.org
About MetLife
MetLife Insurance Limited (MetLife), an affiliate of MetLife, Inc., is a specialist provider of life insurance to affinity partners, superannuation trustees and employers in Australia. MetLife has expertise in designing and executing direct insurance programs for partners’ customers and insurance solutions to meet the needs of specific member groups. MetLife has been a specialist provider of life risk insurance products in Australia since 2005. For more information, visit metlife.com.au.
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit metlife.com.
