Community Health Matching Grant Program

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Michigan to create and implement community-driven health programs that address local needs and improve health outcomes.

$50,000

Active

Rolling Deadline

Grant Description

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation is offering the Community Health Matching Grant Program to support health professionals and community leaders from nonprofit organizations in developing and implementing population-led, community-inspired programs. These programs are aimed at addressing community-identified needs and evaluating measurable programmatic and health outcomes. The grant provides up to $25,000 per year for two years, targeting nonprofit community organizations based in Michigan. Eligibility for the grant requires matching funds determined by the organization’s budget size and the percentage of Medicaid and uninsured patients served. The application process includes submitting a concept paper, receiving feedback, and potentially submitting a full proposal if invited. Concept paper deadlines in February, June and November.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $50,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes -

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Additional Requirements

- Applicants must be nonprofit community organizations based in Michigan. - Matching funds required, varying by organization budget size and patient population. - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees and their immediate family members, as well as employees of any BCBSM affiliate and their immediate family members, are ineligible. - The application process begins with the submission of a concept paper, followed by feedback from a Senior Program Officer, and potentially an invitation to submit a full proposal. Proposals are expected to include a detailed plan addressing health equity and social determinants of health, with a clear evaluation methodology and anticipated outcomes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with specific deadlines for concept paper submission aligned with board meeting review dates.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

foundation@bcbsm.com

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