Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the BCBSM Foundation are partnering again this year to help nonprofit organizations improve maternal health outcomes. Through the Advancing Maternal Health Equity grant initiative, we're committed to reducing health disparities and improving outcomes across Michigan communities.
Michigan based nonprofits can apply for a grant to support initiatives that:
Watch the June 20 webinar to learn more about the grant initiative. If you have additional questions, you can email socialmission@bcbsm.com and cc: Chai Kinney.
The funding collaborative is particularly interested in proposals that support people of color and individuals in underserved and marginalized communities, including those with intersection identities (persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+).
Proposed projects should effectively address challenges to maternal health equity that improve poor maternal health outcomes. Selected grantees will be awarded up to $50,000 for 12 months.
Applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization, or a community-based nonprofit organization paired with a 501(c)(3) organization.