BCBS Illinois - Sponsorships Grant

BCBS Illinois - Sponsorships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)
Amount: US $250 - US $5,000
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

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. About Us Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is proud to be the state’s only statewide, customer-owned health insurer. We are also the largest provider of health benefits in Illinois, serving more than 8.9 million members in all 102 counties across the state. For more than 85 years, we’ve provided our members with comprehensive, affordable health plans, making Illinois a healthier place to live, work and play. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 Applications that do not align with our funding priorities Subscriptions Telethons Political campaigns Religious activities Fraternal activities Animal welfare