How much funding does BCBS of Texas: Event Sponsorships Grant provide?

BCBS of Texas: Event Sponsorships Grant provides US $250 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for BCBS of Texas: Event Sponsorships Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for BCBS of Texas: Event Sponsorships Grant?

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

BCBS of Texas: Event Sponsorships Grant

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Foundation Community Health Grants Wellness Grants

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

Other requirements

To increase the number of organizations who have access to BCBSTX community investment support, an organization may receive a grant or a sponsorship, but not both.
Requests must be made at least two months in advance of project or event.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: BCBSTX is unable to fund: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…
Not eligible: Applications from individuals.
Not eligible: Applications that do not align with our funding prioritiesSubscriptionsTelethons.
Not eligible: Political campaigns.
Not eligible: Religious activities.
Not eligible: Fraternal activities.
Not eligible: Support of a sole individual

Overview

BCBS of Texas provides sponsorships to organizations focused on improving community health and wellness. With awards ranging from $250 to $5,000, these sponsorships support various activities like health fairs, drives, and seminars. Organizations can apply for support but cannot receive both a grant and a sponsorship. Importantly, no 501(c)(3) status is required, making it accessible for diverse initiatives aimed at fostering healthier communities.

Background
For more than 90 years, we have forged alliances with local nonprofit organizations to show our commitment to help build healthy communities. We want to continue to foster health improvements through these alliances so that together we can offer sustainable, measurable programs that strengthen and enrich our communities.
Organizations working to improve community health and wellness may request sponsorship support from BCBSTX. Sponsorship awards are smaller than grants, ranging between $250–$5,000.
Examples of sponsorship awards include:

community-based health fairs, drives, galas, dinners, luncheons, seminars, conferences, walks and/or runs and similar activities.

Eligibility

To increase the number of organizations who have access to BCBSTX community investment support, an organization may receive a grant or a sponsorship, but not both. Sponsorships do not require 501(c)(3) status. Requests must be made at least two months in advance of project or event.

Ineligibility

BCBSTX is unable to fund: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 lawSchool athletic programsApplications from individualsApplications that do not align with our funding prioritiesSubscriptionsTelethonsPolitical campaignsReligious activitiesFraternal activitiesSupport of a sole individual