BCBSNM Sponsorship Funding Grant

BCBSNM Sponsorship Funding Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) is committed to enhancing community health and wellness through sponsorships and grants. Our focus areas include economic stability, nutrition, and optimal health outcomes, targeting local nonprofits to address pressing community needs. We invite applications from New Mexico organizations that align with our mission, with a particular emphasis on initiatives that foster healthier living. Please review our funding priorities before applying for sponsorship or grant opportunities.

Overview

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: Funding Priorities 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. Our Culture of Caring 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. Sponsorship Funding A sponsorship is primarily for supporting a fundraiser or event for a charity or non-charitable community, civic or educational organization that provides visibility for BCBSNM in the communities we serve. Sponsorships do not require 501(c)(3) status. Such fundraising events may include galas, benefits, conferences and various community events. Applications should be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event date. The application for sponsorships opens on January 10 and closes on November 10 or when funds are depleted. Requests for sponsorship consideration must be made through our online application.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Can ApplyBCBSNM partners with organizations that share our mission. We accept requests for grants and sponsorships from organizations that are in New Mexico and have at least one of these designations:Charitable organizations as defined under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, government agencies, or civic/cultural organizationsPublic school systems that promote educational opportunities

Ineligibility

BCBSNM is unable to offer funding 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