1,000+ Opportunities

Find the right grant

Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.

This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.

Find similar grants

ActiveBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City in partnership with BioNexus KC · 2026

Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants

Quick Facts

Agency: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City in partnership with BioNexus KC
Funding: $50,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Organizations in the Kansas City region, including Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.

About This Grant

Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City in partnership with BioNexus KC. Supports projects that improve healthcare delivery and outcomes, with a focus on health equity research.

View Original RFP

Get alerted about grants like this

Save a search for “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City in partnership with BioNexus KC” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.

Search similar grants →

Official Opportunity Details

Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and BioNexus KC Announce 2025 Transforming KC: Health Outcomes Research Grant Recipients - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City You are now leaving bluekc. com The link selected will bring you to a third-party website, owned and operated by an independent party over which Blue KC has no control.

Any use of the third-party website and any information you provide will be subject to and governed by the terms of the third-party website, including those related to confidentiality, data privacy, and security.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and BioNexus KC Announce 2025 Transforming KC: Health Outcomes Research Grant Recipients Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and BioNexus KC Announce 2025 Transforming KC: Health Outcomes Research Grant Recipients Posted on January 23, 2026 KANSAS CITY, MO (January 23, 2026) — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), in partnership with BioNexus KC, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Transforming KC: Health Outcomes Research Grants .

The Transforming KC: Health Outcomes Research Grants Program focuses on identifying and advancing health innovations that can meaningfully strengthen community well-being. Through this initiative, Blue KC funds three research projects addressing priority areas in: Health Equity, Food as Medicine, and Mental/Behavioral Health.

“Blue KC is dedicated to advancing health equity throughout the communities we serve by developing initiatives that improve health and well-being,” said Jenny Housley, President of Blue KC. “We are proud to support these grant recipients, whose projects focus on improving health outcomes and helping our community get equitable access to the services and resources they need most.

” This collaborative program reflects the shared commitment of Blue KC and BioNexus KC to advancing health equity and improving quality of life throughout the Kansas City region. “BioNexus KC is committed to advancing collaborative research that strengthens our regional health ecosystem by improving health and wellness for residents across Kansas and Missouri,” said Randy, Logan, PhD, BioNexus KC.

“This year’s awardees bring critical, community-focused approaches to address health inequities and strengthening clinical care across three vital areas. ” Mark Hoffman, PhD & Natalie Kane, PhD, Children’s Mercy Kansas City Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Kane’s project examines the critical role housing plays in health outcomes.

This study will link detailed health and housing data from multiple sources to understand how the quality of a person’s home directly impacts their health outcomes. By measuring the true cost of health differences related to poor housing, this project will show how much is spent by hospitals and emergency services responding to these issues.

The results will create a foundation for communities to develop focused, long-term investments in affordable, healthy housing to improve overall quality of life and reduce health disparities. Kathryn Istas, DNP, Saint Luke’s Health System Dr. Istas will lead a project aimed at reducing inequities in the detection and treatment of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

The team will co-design a clinical decision support intervention with maternal-fetal medicine experts and emergency department (ED) champions to improve guidelines, workflows, and treatment protocols across three Kansas City area EDs. Working collaboratively with each site, the research team will map existing workflows, identify facilitators and barriers, develop standardized data reports, and select tailored implementation strategies.

The project aims to strengthen clinical decision-making and ultimately improve maternal health outcomes across the region. David Voran, MD, University of Missouri–Kansas City Dr. Voran’s project will provide Bluetooth-enabled continuous glucose monitors, blood pressure cuffs, and scales to University Health patients participating in the Faith Influencing Transformation (FIT) diabetes prevention program.

By increasing data sharing among patients, community health workers, and clinicians, the study aims to enhance monitoring and timely interventions. Researchers will compare outcomes between participants using connected devices and matched cohorts without them, evaluating the impact of digital tools on community- and clinic-based health programs.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, the largest not-for-profit health insurer in Missouri and the only not-for-profit commercial health insurer in Kansas City, has been part of the Kansas City community since 1938.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City provides health coverage services to more than one million residents in the greater Kansas City area, including Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and 30 counties in Northwest Missouri. Our mission: to provide affordable access to healthcare and to improve the health of our members.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. For more information on the company, visit its website at BlueKC. com .

The Kansas City region is a global leader at the nexus of human and animal health, and BioNexus KC plays a central role in advancing that leadership. As a regional convener and catalyst for life sciences innovation, BioNexus KC is uniquely positioned to promote scientific advancement and strengthen the impact of the region’s research ecosystem.

BioNexus KC stimulates collaboration, accelerates the translation of emerging technologies from concept to real-world application, and creates opportunities at the intersection of: Healthcare and Information Technology Through strategic partnerships, data-driven initiatives, and support for regional innovation, BioNexus KC advances life sciences research that drives scientific progress and innovation. For more information contact:

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations in the Kansas City region, including Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in the Kansas City region, including Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants offer?

The current listing shows $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants?

Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants is funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City in partnership with BioNexus KC. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants?

This opportunity targets applicants in Kansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

Browse grants by state

Grants in Kansas

Competitive Intelligence

Past winners and funding trends for this program

Full analysis

Funder Profile

Ready to start your proposal?

Granted drafts, reviews, and strengthens your grant application — saving weeks of work. Professional members win a grant in 12 months or get a full refund.

Browse More Grants

Backed by the Granted Guarantee

Similar Grants from Other Funders

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

VerifiedDeadline Passed

NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.

VariesDeadline: Jun 12, 2025 (passed)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City in partnership with BioNexus KC Grant Writing Tips

NSF TechAccess Will Fund 56 State and Territorial AI Coordination Hubs at $1M Per Year Each — and Round 1 Closes July 16. The Real Question Is Who Can Credibly Lead a State.

NSF 26-508 will deploy up to $224 million across 56 State/Territory AI Coordination Hubs over three to four years. Each hub gets $1M annually to build an AI Learning Resource Navigator, a state AI readiness plan, deployment support, capacity-building, and priority-sector coordination. The Letter of Intent is due June 16 and the full proposal July 16. Here is what the program is really buying, who is best positioned to win Round 1, and why the no-cost-share rule reshapes the partner landscape.

Read article

FTA's $28.5M TOD Planning Pilot Returns With a Mandatory-Partnership Twist for FY2026

The Federal Transit Administration's Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning is back with $28.5 million, a July 10 deadline, and an eligibility filter that locks out first-time grantees. Here is what changed, why the partnership requirement matters, and how to position a winning application.

Read article

118,000 Science Workers Gone, Grant Obligations Down 24 Percent, and a $60M Bridge Fund at Johns Hopkins — The June 2026 Federal Research Reset

A new Partnership for Public Service report documents 118,000 science-related federal departures between September 2024 and February 2026 — Forest Service and NSF down a third, SAMHSA down 42 percent. Project grant obligations from science agencies dropped 24 percent from 2024 to 2025. On June 3, Johns Hopkins announced a $60M annual Research Resilience Fund. Here is what the data and the institutional response mean for grant applicants.

Read article