Working together for a healthier future
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:
- Address disparities in access, maternal and infant health care, or outcomes
- Address gaps within the social determinants of health and access to support services
- Improve maternal and infant health and well-being
- Reduce the risk of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity
Watch the webinar
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.
Important dates
- Application opens: June 4
- Webinar: June 20 at 10:30 a.m.
- Submit application by: July 10
- Award is notified in: August
- Program begins: Oct. 1, 2024
- Program ends: Oct. 31, 2025
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, including those with intersection identities (persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+).
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.