BCBSSCF Health Priority Grants

BCBSSCF Health Priority Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Foundation
Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Summary

The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation's Health Priority Grants support initiatives that enhance health access and outcomes for South Carolinians, especially the economically disadvantaged. Established in 2003, the Foundation aims to bridge health and healthcare gaps through innovative partnerships. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and government agencies. The Foundation prioritizes projects addressing oral health and mental health, among other systemic health issues, to create sustainable, data-driven solutions.

Overview

NOTE: Please contact the program administrator (under the When to Submit section) prior to submitting your Letter of Intent to discuss your proposed project. Our Work The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation was established in 2003. The Foundation issues grants to support projects that aim to promote the health of South Carolinians and to increase access to health care for the economically disadvantaged. Our Vision To bridge health and health care in South Carolina. Our Mission The mission of the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation is to promote and support healthier South Carolinians, particularly the economically vulnerable, by supporting solutions to address gaps in health care and serving as an agent of change to support innovation and value-added public-private partnerships. Our Values We have a unique position as a statewide health funder that allows us to support select systemic population health issues and approaches across South Carolina. We look to partner with grantees to both increase effectiveness towards better health outcomes and contribute to organizational and programmatic sustainability.We seek to support efforts that represent community and statewide priorities that are locally determined, culturally relevant and data-informed solutions.We support efforts that generate data, connect learning to action, and use data for continuous improvement.We recognize that improving health is complex and is influenced as much by one's environment as it is by the individual therefore we look to have an array of projects that are designed to provide direct care to the economically vulnerable and address policy, systems, and environmental changes.We prioritize efforts that will support future generations of South Carolinians.We are a catalytic funder, supporting projects as they gain sustainability by leveraging funds from key partners and we value innovative projects that can expand to multiple geographic areas in South Carolina. Grants We support projects that improve health outcomes and increase access to care here in the Palmetto State. We have a unique position as a statewide health funder that allows us to support select systemic population health issues and approaches across South Carolina. Funding Priorities The Foundation focuses on programs and initiatives that are closely aligned with our health priorities and evolving approaches. These areas have been identified to improve health outcomes and decrease health disparities in the Palmetto State. Health Priorities Much of the Foundation’s current funding falls within the health priorities identified here. Projects outside of these three conditions are considered as they relate to evolving approaches and select initiatives. Oral Health Improving the oral health care system by increasing access, enhancing workforce development and supporting quality and innovation Mental Health Building resilience and well-being for youth and families by strengthening the mental health workforce, improving quality and coordination of mental health care and enhancing collaboration in communities to support families Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for grant funding, you must be:a nonprofit organization that has a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)a government agencyan educational/research institution that is tax-exemptWe will only accept one Letter of Intent per nonprofit organization during each grant cycle.

Ineligibility

We will not issue grants for:doctor, dentist or pharmacist salaries.capital campaigns including brick and mortar establishments.one-time or annual events, including sports tournaments, camps or event incentives.fundraising events, including purchase of tickets or tables, membership drives, raffles or auctions.individuals.political campaigns or activities that influence legislation.advertising.religious activities.indirect costs.other grant-making foundationsWe will not accept a Letter of Intent from an organization that has an open grant on the date the Letter of Intent is due.