Funder: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Due Dates: January 6, 2027 (Winter application) | February 3, 2027 (Spring concept paper) | April 14, 2027 (Spring application) | May 26, 2027 (Summer concept paper) | August 4, 2027 (Summer application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per year for two years; typical awards are $15,000 per year for two years
Summary: Supports Michigan nonprofits developing community-inspired or evidence-based programs addressing community-identified needs and measurable health outcomes.
Key Information: External matching funds are required; full proposals are accepted only by invitation after concept paper review.
Description
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation’s Community Health Matching Grant Program partners with health professionals and community leaders at nonprofit organizations. It supports population-led, community-inspired programs and implementation of evidence-based programs that address needs identified by communities. Projects must evaluate measurable programmatic and health outcomes.
The program considers health outcomes and non-medical drivers of health, including implications for healthcare cost, quality and access. Foundation priorities include health literacy and numeracy, senior health and caregiver support, nutrition and food access, behavioral health and substance use disorders, maternal and child health, health promotion and disease prevention, and improving healthcare access and quality. Proposals address the impact experienced by participants, sustainability and potential for replication.
