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Community Nutrition and Food Access Funding Opportunity is a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas that funds Texas nonprofit organizations working to improve social determinants of health. The Blue Impact grant program has been operating for 15 years and awards grants to community organizations addressing the social and economic factors that shape health and wellness.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) certified nonprofits in Texas that demonstrate financial capacity to manage projects effectively. Applications for the 2026-27 cycle were due January 30, 2026. Grants support programs targeting nutrition access, food security, community health, and related social determinants.
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2026-27 Blue Impact Grants Now Open for Nonprofits Statewide 2026-27 Blue Impact Grants Now Open for Nonprofits Statewide Applications due by January 30, 2026 RICHARDSON, Texas — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 2026-27 Blue Impact SM grant application is open for Texas nonprofits focused on improving social determinants of health.
These grants and other BCBSTX community investments directly target the social and economic factors that play a role in health and wellness. Details about Blue Impact grants and the link to apply are available here . “At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, we understand that health is shaped by more than medical care alone,” said Patty Escoe, vice president of Texas Plan Operations.
“This is why we launched our grant program 15 years ago and have partnered with community organizations that know their neighborhood best. We continue to see the impact of our grant investments guided by local insight and data. We are proud to support solutions that strengthen communities and improve health outcomes.
” The Blue Impact grant program is just one of the ways BCBSTX supports local communities, in addition to micro-grants and sponsorships, in-kind donations, employee volunteerism and disaster relief. BCBSTX’s community investments align under five areas of focus to support the company’s mission to expand access to care.
Economic Opportunity and Stability: Addressing issues such as poverty, removing barriers to employment, providing good jobs and upskilling. Food Access and Nutrition: Supporting efforts to decrease hunger and increase access to nutritional food. Neighborhood and Built Environment: Focusing on affordable, healthy housing, as well as access to transportation and physical activity.
Locally Defined Health Solutions: Addressing hyperlocal health and human service needs. Optimal Health Outcomes: Helping close gaps in care, specifically around six priority areas: immunizations, diabetes care, cardiovascular care, behavioral health, early detection cancer screening, and maternal and infant health.
“We know investing in the health of our communities will create a world where we all have the opportunity to thrive,” said Jim Springfield, BCBSTX president. “As the state’s oldest and largest health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is dedicated to expanding access to health care and improving health outcomes starting in communities where we live and work.
” To learn about more ways BCBSTX makes a difference in the communities it serves, read the annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report published each year in early spring. To apply for a 2026-27 Blue Impact grant, complete the one-step application process by January 30, 2026. Following the close of the application period, all submissions will undergo a comprehensive review.
Funding decisions will be communicated to all applicants by early June 2026. About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas — the only statewide, customer-owned health insurer in Texas — is the largest provider of health benefits in the state, working with more than 168,000 physicians and health care practitioners, and 550 hospitals to serve nearly eight million members in all 254 counties.
BCBSTX is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas). Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organizations in Texas that demonstrate financial capacity to manage projects effectively. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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