Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants

Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants

Funder: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) in partnership with BioNexus KC

Overview: This grant program solicits projects that significantly impact healthcare by improving the efficient delivery of quality healthcare to large numbers of patients. The partnership has been ongoing for multiple years, with the most recent award announcement in January 2026 for the 2025 Transforming KC initiative.

Award Details

• Award Amount: $50,000 per project
• Geographic Scope: Kansas City Region (Missouri and Kansas)
• Geographic Coverage: Greater Kansas City area, including Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and 30 counties in Northwest Missouri

Focus Areas

Research Topics Include:
• Healthcare outcomes and quality improvements
• Health equity research
• Patient care improvements
• Clinical outcomes research
• Healthcare delivery optimization
• Innovative medical interventions
• Cost-effective healthcare solutions

Example Research Areas Funded:

Eligibility

• Local researchers and physicians in the Kansas City region
• Academic medical centers and institutions
• Healthcare providers and organizations

Program Description

• Partnership established to fund health outcomes research
• Multiple awards given annually (typically 3 recipients per year)
• Rigorous scientific review process
• Focus on generating preliminary data for larger federal grant applications
• Historical 9:1 return on investment (for every $1 invested, $9+ returned in federal funding)

Contact Information

Media Inquiries:
• Keith Gary, BioNexus KC Vice President: kgary@kclifesciences.org, 816-753-7700
• Shaylee Yount, BioNexus KC Communications and Events Manager: syount@kclifesciences.org, 816-753-7700
• Kelly Cannon, Blue KC Public Relations: kelly.cannon@bluekc.com, 816-395-3711