Collective Impact Grants support community-wide efforts addressing complex issues in Louisiana.
Donor Name: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
State: Louisiana
Parish: All Parishes
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Following the success of the first collective impact grant program – Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana – the Foundation recognized that collaboration among community partners is the key to making long-term changes in the trends of Louisiana’s overall health. That’s why they’re challenging communities across Louisiana to work together to tackle their most pressing issues.
Proposals may cover a wide range of issues in health or well-being to meet the unique needs of each community.
Examples of focus areas could include, but are not limited to: heart disease, diabetes, mental health, obesity, or disparities in access, quality or cost.
Through Collective Impact Grants, the Foundation will help Louisiana communities reshape their environments to support healthy lives for all.
Focus Areas
While each Louisiana community is unique in its challenges around health and well-being, the Foundation recognizes important focus areas that are widespread across the state.
Funding Information

Amount – Up to $1,000,000.
Length – Three Years (typically).

Eligibility Criteria 
To be considered for any Foundation Grant, your organization must:

Be designated a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by the IRS.

The Foundation only gives to nonprofit organizations working for charitable, religious, scientific, literary and other organizations under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).

Be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State

All organizations must be up-to-date on their filings with the Louisiana Secretary of State.

For more information, visit BCBSLF.