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Healthy School Awards Program is sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation. Recognizes and rewards public K-12 schools in Mississippi that encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors and implement exemplary school health and wellness initiatives. Awards are given in categories based on school enrollment size, with one school designated as the Healthiest School in Mississippi.
Geographic focus: Mississippi
Focus areas: Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Staff Wellness, Tobacco-Free Lifestyles
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| « Healthy School Awards Healthy School Awards Program Healthy School Awards Program Request the Healthy School Awards Application The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation’s Healthy School Awards recognizes and rewards public schools with health policies and programs promoting healthy eating, physical activity, staff wellness, tobacco-free lifestyles among students and staff, and parental and community involvement.
The criteria for this award is based on state and national school health standards. The goal of these awards is to motivate Mississippi schools as they create and maintain healthy school environments. Healthy schools help students achieve full academic potential and support them in developing lifelong healthy behaviors.
The Healthy School Awards assists school leaders in their efforts to make their schools, and ultimately our state, a healthier place to live. The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation invites all K-12 public schools to apply for the Healthy School Awards. If your school is one that promotes health, you are eligible to be recognized and rewarded for your efforts in establishing a healthy school environment.
The Foundation may award a "Healthy School Award" grant to one school, or award "Healthy School Award" grants to multiple schools, each at $50,000, regardless of school enrollment. Eligibility of Winning Schools The Healthy School Awards is open to public K-12 schools physically located in Mississippi. The Healthy School Awards is a school-level recognition award.
School districts are not eligible to apply. Schools that have received a $50,000 award as part of the Healthy School Awards Program are ineligible to submit an award application. Application and Selection To request the 2026 Healthy School Awards application, click the blue rectangle button located at the top of the page that says, "Request the Healthy School Awards Application".
Applications are due to the Foundation by April 1, 2026. The application should be completed by the School Health Council. The school Principal and the Superintendent must attest to the best of their knowledge the accuracy of the Healthy School Awards application and approve its submission to the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation.
Many schools may not meet all the criteria or have all the policies in place that the application suggests. However, the winning schools will be those that have made the most strides in creating a healthy school environment and demonstrated the highest level of commitment to a healthy school culture.
Winners will be announced at the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents Summer Convention, planned for July 2026 in Biloxi, Mississippi. The grant award may be used only to improve a school’s health and wellness efforts, not to fund existing or new athletic programs or teams. The recipient schools and the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation will complete a standard grant award contract.
The plan of expenditure must be approved by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation.
To recognize the winning schools, the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation provides the following: Congratulatory ad in the local newspaper and statewide publications Framed certificate and a banner for display at their school Promotion of the winning schools on the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation website See the Healthy School Awards Winners 2025 Winners 2024 Winners 2023 Winners 2021 Winners 2020 Winners 2019 Winners 2018 Winners 2017 Winners 2016 Winners 2015 Winners About Farmers Markets Maternity Care Center School Garden Program Tobacco-Free College Campuses Grant History Interactive Map Picture Gallery How to Apply Eligibility Requirements FAQ
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public K-12 schools physically located in Mississippi; school-level awards only (districts ineligible); previous $50,000 award recipients cannot reapply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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Healthy School Awards Program is funded by Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Mississippi. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Healthy School Awards Program is sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation. Recognizes and rewards public K-12 schools in Mississippi that encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors and implement exemplary school health and wellness initiatives. Awards are given in categories based on school enrollment size, with one school designated as the Healthiest School in Mississippi. Geographic focus: Mississippi Focus areas: Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Staff Wellness, Tobacco-Free Lifestyles
The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation Grants is sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation provides targeted grant funding to enhance health and well-being for Mississippians. It supports initiatives that improve health literacy, promote healthy lifestyles, and ensure access to quality healthcare.
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.
Innovation Grant is a grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations pursuing unique, high-impact projects that improve health and wellness in Arizona communities. This two-year award supports original initiatives with measurable real-world impact, including programs serving underserved and uninsured populations through oral health education, disease prevention, and nutritional access. Projects must demonstrate the potential to make a meaningful difference in the community and stand apart from conventional approaches. Eligible applicants are Arizona-based nonprofit organizations. Awards total $100,000 per recipient over two years. The 2026 application cycle closed October 16, 2025, with recipients notified in late 2025 and funding made available shortly after.