Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grants Program

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation offers the BUILD Grants Program aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of rural communities in North Dakota. This initiative addresses social determinants of health and focuses on key areas such as economic stability, education access, healthcare quality, neighborhood environments, and community context. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 will be awarded, prioritizing applicants with strong community collaborations and sustainability efforts.

Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program
The purpose of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program is to focus on transforming the health and well-being of rural North Dakotans and address the social determinants of health affecting its communities so we can build a better future of equity and full potential for all.
The program targets the following primary focus areas:

• Economic stabilityEducation access and qualityHealthcare access and qualityNeighborhood and built environmentSocial and community context

It is anticipated that six to eight grants will be awarded in the amounts of $5,000 to $7,500. Strongest consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong and diverse community collaborations and sustainability.