Community Health Matching Grant Program
This grant funds Michigan nonprofits to innovate and expand evidence-based, community-driven health programs with measurable outcomes, focusing on local needs like access, behavioral health, nutrition, and health literacy.
Funder: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Due Dates: October 29, 2025 (Concept paper, Winter 2026) | January 7, 2026 (Full application, Winter 2026) | February 4, 2026 (Concept paper, Spring 2026) | April 15, 2026 (Full application, Spring 2026) | May 27, 2026 (Concept paper, Summer 2026) | August 5, 2026 (Full application, Summer 2026) | October 28, 2026 (Concept paper, Winter 2027) | January 6, 2027 (Full application, Winter 2027) | February 3, 2027 (Concept paper, Spring 2027) | April 14, 2027 (Full application, Spring 2027) | May 26, 2027 (Concept paper, Summer 2027) | August 4, 2027 (Full application, Summer 2027)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per year for two years; typical awards are $15,000/year for two years; matching funds required.
Summary: Supports Michigan nonprofit-led, community-driven projects addressing health needs with measurable outcomes and innovative, evidence-based approaches.
Description
The Community Health Matching Grant Program, offered by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, funds nonprofit organizations in Michigan to develop or implement innovative, community-inspired programs that address locally identified health needs. Projects must demonstrate measurable improvements in health outcomes and may focus on a broad range of issues, including access to care, behavioral health, nutrition, health literacy, and non-medical drivers of health. The program emphasizes rigorous evaluation, sustainability, and the potential for replication, supporting both new initiatives and the expansion of proven, evidence-based models.
