Independence Blue Cross Foundation Blue Safety Net Health Center Grant Program

Blue Safety Net is a program from the Independence Blue Cross Foundation that provides grants of $50,000 to $150,000 to private nonprofit community health centers in Southeastern Pennsylvania to expand access to quality primary, preventive, dental, vision, and mental health services for uninsured and underinsured patients. The program has awarded nearly $38 million to more than 70 health centers across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, impacting nearly 255,000 patients annually. Beyond general operating support, the foundation also funds behavioral health expansion, school-based mental health programs through a collaboration with Philadelphia schools and Children's Hospital, and opioid crisis response. Eligible applicants are nonprofit community health centers serving medically underserved populations in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

IBX Foundation Service Scholars Pathway Program is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross Foundation. This program supports student veterans pursuing their first degree in nursing by enhancing educational benefits and providing resources beyond academics, such as career development and mentoring. While not directly for wellness services, it contributes to veteran well-being through career development and a pathway to a healthcare profession.

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.