How much funding does BCBS Illinois - Sponsorships Grant provide?

BCBS Illinois - Sponsorships Grant provides US $250 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for BCBS Illinois - Sponsorships Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for BCBS Illinois - Sponsorships Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

BCBS Illinois - Sponsorships Grant

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)

Foundation Community Health Grants Wellness Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

US $250 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: What BCBSIL Does Not Fund
Not eligible: The following requests will not be considered for funding:
Not eligible: Organizations or projects with written policies that discriminate against individuals based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Not eligible: School athletic programs
Not eligible: Applications from individuals or support for a sole individual
Not eligible: Applications that do not align with our funding priorities
Not eligible: Subscriptions
Not eligible: Telethons
Not eligible: Political campaigns
Not eligible: Religious activities
Not eligible: Fraternal activities
Not eligible: Animal welfare

Overview

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) offers sponsorships to organizations improving community health and wellness. These sponsorships range from $250 to $5,000, with higher amounts available for community-based health fairs. Organizations must apply at least two months prior to events and can only receive either a grant or sponsorship in a year. BCBSIL prioritizes support for initiatives directly benefiting Illinois residents, ensuring a healthier community for all.

NOTE: To increase the number of organizations who have access to BCBSIL community investment support, an organization may receive a grant or a sponsorship, but not both, within a given year. Requests for sponsorship consideration must be made at least 2 months in advance of project or event.
BCBSIL Sponsorships
Organizations working to improve community health and wellness may request sponsorship support from BCBSIL. Sponsorship awards are smaller than grants, ranging between $250–$5,000. Examples of sponsorship awards include galas, dinners, health fairs, luncheons, seminars, conferences, walks and/or runs and similar activities. The range may be higher ($5,000–$15,000) for community-based health fairs, drives, etc.
Please note: To increase the number of organizations who have access to BCBSIL community investment support, an organization may receive a grant or a sponsorship, but not both, within a given year.

Eligibility

Organizations working to improve community health and wellness may request sponsorship support from BCBSIL.Sponsorships do not require 501(c)(3) status.

Ineligibility

What BCBSIL Does Not Fund
The following requests will not be considered for funding:
Organizations or projects with written policies that discriminate against individuals based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
School athletic programs
Applications from individuals or support for a sole individual