Community Health Matching Grant Program
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Community Health Matching Grant Program funds research-driven, community-inspired projects to improve health outcomes and address non-medical health drivers in Michigan.
Funder: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Due Dates: October 28, 2026 (Winter concept paper) | January 6, 2027 (Winter full application) | February 3, 2027 (Spring concept paper) | April 14, 2027 (Spring full application) | May 26, 2027 (Summer concept paper) | August 4, 2027 (Summer full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per year for two years; typical award is $15,000/year for two years; matching funds required.
Summary: Supports Michigan nonprofits in developing and evaluating innovative, community-driven health programs addressing local health needs.
Description
The Community Health Matching Grant Program, offered by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, is designed to foster partnerships between Michigan-based nonprofit organizations and health professionals to address community-identified health priorities. The program supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative or evidence-based interventions that aim to improve measurable health outcomes and address non-medical drivers of health. Projects should be community-inspired, population-led, and focused on sustainability and potential for replication.
