Highmark BluePrints – Large is sponsored by Delaware Community Foundation (DCF). The BluePrints for the Community Fund, a grant program of the Highmark Delaware Fund at the DCF, is accepting applications for large grants to support health-related projects and services.

Grant proposals should aim to increase access to care and/or reduce health disparities through a program or project that falls within one of five focus areas: Healthcare Access, Economic Stability for families and individuals, Social and Community Context, Neighborhood and Built Environment, and Health Workforce.

Youth development organizations could align with 'Social and Community Context' (mental health, physical activities, social connections) or 'Economic Stability' (food insecurity, housing stability).

Highmark BCBS Delaware BluePrints for the Community Highmark Bright Blue Futures Highmark Bright Blue Futures Highmark Delaware BluePrints Highmark BCBS Delaware BluePrints for the Community In 2007, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware established BluePrints for the Community, a grant program to help address the issues faced by Delaware's uninsured and underserved populations.

The program was established as a donor-advised fund at the Delaware Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that manages and administers charitable funds throughout Delaware. From inception through 2022, over 300 grants totaling more than $28 million have been awarded.

Grant proposals should aim to increase access to care and/or reduce health disparities through a program or project that falls within one of these five focus areas: For example: preventative care, disease specific, health literacy, research, etc. Economic Stability for families and individuals For example: financial resources strains, food insecurity, housing stability, etc. Social and Community Context For example: mental health, physical activities, social connections, etc. Neighborhood and Built Environment For example: safety, transportation, environmental health, infrastructure, etc. For example: training, upskilling, further education, provider practice improvements, etc. View the BluePrints for the Community 2008-2020 Impact Report .

View the BluePrints for the Community 2021 Annual Report . View the BluePrints for the Community 2022 Annual Report . View the BluePrints for the Community 2023 Annual Report .

2024 BluePrints for the Community Reports BluePrints Summary Q1 2024 BluePrints Summary Q2 2024 BluePrints Summary Q3 2024 BluePrints Summary Q4 2024 2023 BluePrints for the Community Reports BluePrints Summary Q1 2023 BluePrints Summary Q2 2023 BluePrints Summary Q3 2023 BluePrints Summary Q4 2023 Applying organization must be an incorporated not-for-profit 501c3 or community-benefit government agency, such as libraries, parks, public school districts.

BluePrints for the Community does not award grants to individuals. Applicants must disclose any conflict of interest due to representation by their organization on the BCBSD Advisory Council or Board of Directors or the Delaware Community Foundation Board of Directors. Organizations who have received BluePrints grants in the past, or have open applications in process, may still apply for funding for a different program or project.

While there are no restrictions on number of applications or awards received, application and funding history are taken into consideration. The BluePrints for the Community Large grant process is for requests above $50,000. For requests under $50,000, please continue to the ‘Small grant process’ information below.

Requests that exceed $200,000 require a meeting with BluePrints representatives prior to submission. Applications must be submitted through the Delaware Community Foundation . BluePrints for the Community Schedule Submissions for the BluePrints for the Community must be received no later than 11:59 pm on the due dates provided in this BluePrints for the Community Schedule (PDF download).

* Dates are approximate and subject to change . The BluePrints for the Community Small grant process is for requests below and up to $50,000. Applications must be submitted through the Delaware Community Foundation .

Small Grants may not be used as supplemental or gap funding for Large grants requests. Past Special Grant Cycles Social Determinants of Health Grant In 2020, we gave nearly $2 million to 17 organizations that had programs and projects focused on a variety of social determinants of health, from housing and homelessness to food insecurity and access to care.

In 2019, we made a $1 million commitment to addressing the opioid epidemic and contributed $1. 2 million to eight community partners. Questions?

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Enrollment in these plans depends on contract renewal. Highmark Health Options Duals offers HMO plans with a Medicare Contract. Enrollment in these plans depends on contract renewal.

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The following entities, which serve the noted regions, are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association: Western and Northeastern PA: Highmark Inc. d/b/a Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark Choice Company, Highmark Health Insurance Company, Highmark Coverage Advantage Inc., Highmark Benefits Group Inc., First Priority Health, First Priority Life Insurance Company, Highmark Care Benefits Inc., Highmark Senior Health Company, or Gateway Health Plan, Inc. d/b/a Highmark Wholecare.

Central and Southeastern PA: Highmark Inc. d/b/a Highmark Blue Shield, Highmark Benefits Group Inc., Highmark Health Insurance Company, Highmark Choice Company, Highmark Senior Health Company, or Gateway Health Plan, Inc. d/b/a Highmark Wholecare. PA: Your plan may not cover all your health care expenses. Read your plan materials carefully to determine which health care services are covered.

For more information, call the number on the back of your member ID card or, if not a member, call 866-459-4418. Delaware: Highmark BCBSD Inc. d/b/a Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark BCBSD Health Options Inc. d/b/a Highmark Health Options. Highmark Health Options Duals is offered by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

West Virginia: Highmark West Virginia Inc. d/b/a Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark Health Insurance Company, Highmark Senior Solutions Company, or Highmark Health Options West Virginia Inc. d/b/a Highmark Health Options and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Highmark Health Options Duals is offered by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Visit https://www.

highmarkbcbswv. com/networkaccessplan to view the Access Plan required by the Health Benefit Plan Network Access and Adequacy Act. You may also request a copy by contacting us at the number on the back of your ID card.

Western NY: Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. d/b/a Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Northeastern NY: Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. d/b/a Highmark Blue Shield.