The CIGNA Foundation makes Targeted Grants to organizations working in five core concern areas. These areas are (1) the health of women, children and families, (2) obesity awareness and prevention, (3) patient/doctor communications and health literacy, (4) elimination of gender and ethnic disparities in health care, and (5) the connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body.

All organizations requesting funding must be current 501(c) 3 public charities. Award amounts vary.