Blue Impact℠ Major Grants

Blue Impact℠ Major Grants is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. This program is available for nonprofit organizations with measurable, sustainable programs that target one of BCBSOK's five areas of focus, including behavioral health. Grant proposals must benefit Oklahoma residents.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Community Giving | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma We recognize our unique position to participate in solving problems that affect not only the health of individuals, but also the well-being of our communities and state.

</p>\r\n<h2>Areas of Focus</h2>\r\n<p>All community giving at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is designed to build healthier communities as part of an ongoing commitment to invest in and partner with nonprofit organizations to reach Oklahomans in these focus areas:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Economic opportunity and stability: Addressing issues such as poverty, removing barriers to employment, providing good jobs and upskilling;</li>\r\n<li>Nutrition: Supporting efforts to decrease hunger and increase access to nutritional food;</li>\r\n<li>Neighborhood and local assets: Focusing on affordable healthy housing, access to transportation and to physical activity;</li>\r\n<li>Locally defined health solutions: Addressing hyperlocal health and human service needs; and </li>\r\n<li>Optimal health outcomes: Helping close gaps in care, specifically in immunizations, diabetes care, cardiovascular care, behavioral health, early detection cancer screening and maternal and infant health.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-0a59aae034"> We recognize our unique position to participate in solving problems that affect not only the health of individuals, but also the well-being of our communities and state.

All community giving at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is designed to build healthier communities as part of an ongoing commitment to invest in and partner with nonprofit organizations to reach Oklahomans in these focus areas: Economic opportunity and stability: Addressing issues such as poverty, removing barriers to employment, providing good jobs and upskilling; Nutrition: Supporting efforts to decrease hunger and increase access to nutritional food; Neighborhood and local assets: Focusing on affordable healthy housing, access to transportation and to physical activity; Locally defined health solutions: Addressing hyperlocal health and human service needs; and Optimal health outcomes: Helping close gaps in care, specifically in immunizations, diabetes care, cardiovascular care, behavioral health, early detection cancer screening and maternal and infant health.

<h2>Exclusions </h2>\r\n</p>\r\n<p>For the grant and sponsorship programs, BCBSOK’s focus is health and human services; therefore, priority is given to organizations addressing community needs in the specific areas above. Only requests that directly benefit Oklahoma residents are considered for funding.

</p>\r\n<p>The following requests will not be considered for funding:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Organizations or projects with written policies that discriminate against individuals based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

</li>\r\n<li>Animal welfare</li>\r\n<li>Beauty or talent contests</li>\r\n<li>Capital campaigns</li>\r\n<li>Dues, fees and tuition</li>\r\n<li>Fraternal activities</li>\r\n<li>Meals</li>\r\n<li>Political campaigns</li>\r\n<li>Religious activities</li>\r\n<li>Subscriptions</li>\r\n<li>Support for a sole individual</li>\r\n<li>Telethons</li>\r\n<li>Youth athletic programs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-9b93d982f6"> For the grant and sponsorship programs, BCBSOK’s focus is health and human services; therefore, priority is given to organizations addressing community needs in the specific areas above.

Only requests that directly benefit Oklahoma residents are considered for funding. The following requests will not be considered for funding: Organizations or projects with written policies that discriminate against individuals based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Beauty or talent contests Support for a sole individual BCBSOK accepts and reviews online charitable sponsorship requests throughout the year. A sponsorship application can request funding for events such as galas, dinners, conferences, etc., that offer BCBSOK not only an opportunity to contribute to a charitable cause but also an opportunity for community visibility and recognition in the communities we serve.

All requests for corporate contributions must be conducted through an online application process. Instructions are available to guide applicants through this process. For more information regarding the corporate contribution application process, please contact us.

Complete the grant application. Complete the event sponsorship application. Blue Impact℠ Major Grants The Blue Impact major grant program is available for nonprofit organizations that have measurable, sustainable programs that target one of our five areas of focus.

In addition to aligning with one or more of our focus areas, all grant proposals must meet these criteria:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The organization must hold a 501(c)(3) tax status</li>\r\n<li>The grant must primarily target individuals in Oklahoma</li>\r\n<li>The program must be measurable and demonstrate how the goals will be met as defined in the grant proposal</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>The application window is March 1 – May 1.

The Blue Impact grant program year runs from July 1 – June 30. </b></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://www. cybergrants.

com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login. login? x_gm_id=6786&x_proposal_type_id=50728\" title=\"Complete the online application for a Blue Impact grant .

\" target=\"_blank\">Apply for a Blue Impact major grant</a> <span class=\"icon-arrow-up-right-from-square\"></span> </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-26af7638cc"> The Blue Impact major grant program is available for nonprofit organizations that have measurable, sustainable programs that target one of our five areas of focus.

In addition to aligning with one or more of our focus areas, all grant proposals must meet these criteria: The organization must hold a 501(c)(3) tax status The grant must primarily target individuals in Oklahoma The program must be measurable and demonstrate how the goals will be met as defined in the grant proposal The application window is March 1 – May 1. The Blue Impact grant program year runs from July 1 – June 30.

Apply for a Blue Impact major grant Contact Information</h2>\r\n<p>Email us with any questions about grants and sponsorships. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-d52c9df4b6"> Email us with any questions about grants and sponsorships.