BCBSNM: Blue Impact Major Grants

BCBSNM: Blue Impact Major Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
Amount: US $20,000 - US $100,000
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico offers Blue Impact Grants to support nonprofit organizations with sustainable programs that align with five key areas of focus, including Economic Opportunity, Nutrition, and Health Solutions. These grants aim to enhance community health and wellness across New Mexico while adhering to the mission of providing accessible, quality healthcare. Organizations must meet specific eligibility criteria, including holding a 501(c)(3) status and targeting local needs.

Overview

Mission Our mission is to expand access to health care for people in all stages of their lives. We recognize, respect and celebrate unique experiences and perspectives, enabling us to better serve our members and offer products and services that best meet their needs. We are intentional about supporting a welcoming environment where respect is embedded in how we treat our members, our employees and the communities we serve. Community Giving Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico recognizes the importance of strong community involvement, and we are dedicated to improving the health and wellness of all New Mexicans. We support New Mexico communities through volunteer initiatives and financial commitments, including grants, sponsorships and employee volunteerism. Our charitable giving strengthens connections with our members, community leaders and policymakers, who are dedicated to improving health in New Mexico. While we appreciate all community projects, our status as a customer-owned company imposes limits on sponsorships. Please review our funding priorities to determine if your project's goals align with our community-giving priorities. We invest in and collaborate with New Mexico nonprofits to foster healthier communities and support New Mexicans in these key areas: Economic Opportunity and Stability: Addressing issues such as poverty, removing barriers to employment, providing good jobs and upskilling. Nutrition:  Supporting efforts to decrease hunger and increase access to nutritional food. Neighborhood and Built Environment: Focusing on affordable healthy housing and access to transportation and physical activity. Locally Defined Health Solutions: Addressing local health and human service needs. Optimal Health Outcomes:  Helping close gaps in care, specifically around six priority areas: immunizations, diabetes care, cardiovascular care, behavioral health, early detection cancer screening and maternal and infant health. Blue Impact Grants The Blue Impact major grant program is available for nonprofit organizations that have measurable, sustainable programs that target one of our five areas of focus.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. In addition to aligning with one or more of our focus areas, we require criteria for review of all grant proposals: The organization must hold a 501(c)(3) tax status The grant must target individuals in New Mexico The program must be measurable and demonstrate how the goals will be met as defined in the grant proposal

Ineligibility

Funding requests will not be considered for:Organizations or projects 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 Endowments or established trusts Sponsorship of unrelated charitable programs Sponsorship of youth athletics and related activities Deficit funding Individuals Bricks and mortar/capital campaigns Tuition/fees/dues Meals Subscriptions Beauty or talent contests and related activities Telethons Political campaigns Religious activities School PTA