IMG's Leave Your Mark Grants Hit $10K Milestone in Tenth Year
Event summary
- IMG's Leave Your Mark Grant program enters its tenth year, offering $10K in total funding to five winners: two organizations ($3.5K each) and three individuals ($1K each).
- Applications open August 1, 2026, with a September 13 deadline; winners announced October 16.
- Past grants funded projects like teacher training in Ethiopia, school boats in Indonesia, and well-digging in Kenya.
The big picture
IMG's decade-long commitment to the Leave Your Mark Grants underscores its strategic focus on supporting global mobility and safety. The program aligns with industry trends where insurers are increasingly investing in social good initiatives to enhance brand loyalty and community engagement. With $10K in annual funding, the grants represent a modest but targeted investment in IMG's broader ecosystem of travelers, students, and missionaries.
What we're watching
- Impact Scaling
- Whether IMG can leverage this program to deepen relationships with mission-driven organizations and individuals, potentially expanding its customer base.
- Brand Alignment
- How the grants reinforce IMG's positioning as a provider of travel and health safety solutions for globally mobile populations.
- Program Evolution
- The pace at which IMG may increase funding or expand eligibility criteria to address broader social challenges.
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