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Special Initiatives Grant Program is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. This program provides a one-time grant to pilot or launch new projects that empower communities to advance health equity at the community level. Projects should positively impact the health or health care related needs of Massachusetts residents who have been economically, socially, culturally, or racially marginalized.
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Special Initiatives | Welcome to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Status: Not Accepting Applications Grant Period: 2025 The Special Initiatives grant program provides organizations with a one-time grant of up to $50,000 to pilot or launch a new project over a one-year period. Special Initiative grants are intended to fund projects which empower communities to advance health equity at the community level.
Projects should positively impact the health or health care related needs of those Massachusetts residents who have been economically, socially, culturally, or racially marginalized. If successful, it is hoped that these projects can be sustained, scaled, and potentially, replicated.
Special Initiatives grant proposals must align with one or more of the Foundation’s three focus areas: access to health coverage and care, access to behavioral health services, and elimination of structural racism and racial inequities in health. Projects must serve the Foundation’s populations of focus: Massachusetts residents who are economically, racially, culturally, or socially marginalized.
For a listing of current grant recipients, click " Recent Awards " above. Special Initiatives FAQ Updated May 2024
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in Massachusetts proposing projects that empower communities to advance health equity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 for a one-year period. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Special Initiatives Grant Program is funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation - Special Initiatives Grant Program is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. One-time grants to pilot or launch new projects advancing health equity at community level. Supports workforce development and healthcare access initiatives for economically, racially, culturally, or socially marginalized populations in Massachusetts.
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