Advancing Maternal Health Equity

With our Advancing Maternal Health Equity grant initiative, we're committed to improving maternal health in Michigan. Learn how your nonprofit can apply for a grant.

A pregnant woman smiles while she gets care from her doctor.

Working together for a healthier future

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the BCBSM Foundation are partnering to help nonprofit organizations improve maternal health outcomes. Through the Advancing Maternal Health Equity grant initiative, we're committed to reducing gaps in health care and improving outcomes across Michigan communities.

The initiative supports Michigan based nonprofits that:

Address gaps in access, maternal and infant health care, or outcomes
Address gaps in access to health and support services
Improve maternal and infant well-being
Reduce the risk of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity

The application period is currently closed.

Additional questions

If you have additional questions about the grant initiative, you can email socialmission@bcbsm.com.

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What we're interested in

The funding collaborative is particularly interested in proposals that support people of color and individuals in underserved and marginalized communities.

A little boy kisses his mother's pregnant belly.

What to expect

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.

Who's eligible?

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.