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Featured Grant Opportunity: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Grants

Organizations with the goal of improving the health and wellness of children and their families through nutrition, physical activity, disease prevention and management, or supporting safe environments, are invited to apply online for a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Grants are offered in the following states with the following application periods: Illinois (TBA), Montana (April 1-May 31, 2016), New Mexico (August 1-September 9, 2016), Oklahoma (May 2-September 2, 2016), and Texas (March 1-April 1, 2016). Links to program details and contact information for each state can be accessed here: http://www.hcsc.com/grants.html. Award ranges vary by state, and that information is often not available until the specific state’s application window opens. Your requested amount must reflect the scope of your outcomes and impact. For complete information and examples of funded projects, visit www.hcsc.com/grants.html.

By Jen Adams

Grant Opportunity: 2015 Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Grants (IL, MT, NM, OK, TX)

The Health Care Service Corporation is offering Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Grants in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Organizations that share the goal of improving the health and wellness of children and their families through nutrition, physical activity, disease prevention and management, or supporting safe environments, are invited to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for organizations in these 5 states.

To apply, organizations must have a 501(c)(3) designation. If your organization has similar tax-exempt status and is interested in applying, the Foundation states, “Submit your tax status documentation with your funding request and we will review and determine if we are able to consider based upon the documentation you provide.”

There are no specific amounts listed for awards. Applicants should present responsible budgets that can reasonably support the projects proposed.

You can view past winners and projects on the Health Care Service Corporation grants page.

Grants will be accepted during the following periods in each eligible state:

Illinois –March 2 – March 30, 2015

Montana – April 1 – May 31, 2015

New Mexico – August 3 – September 9, 2015

Oklahoma – June 1 – September 11, 2015

Texas – March 16 – April 17, 2015

For more information and to access applications, visit the Health Care Service Corporation grants page.

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