Blue & You Foundation: Social Determinants of Health Grant

Blue & You Foundation: Social Determinants of Health Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Blue & You Foundation
Amount: US $25,000 - US $250,000
Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Summary

The Blue & You Foundation's Social Determinants of Health Grant focuses on improving health outcomes by addressing key factors such as economic stability, education access, healthcare quality, safe housing, and social context. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations serving Arkansans, with grants ranging from $25,000 to $250,000. The foundation prioritizes projects that foster community collaboration and demonstrate operational viability, aiming to enhance behavioral health and overall well-being.

Overview

Social Determinants of Health Grant The Social Determinants of Health grants will focus on the factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, and work and the systems shaping the conditions of people’s daily lives. Grants will be awarded that address the following categories: Economic stability Education access and quality Healthcare access and quality Neighborhoods and safe housing Social and community context Funding Applicants may apply for amounts between $25,000 and $250,000. Partial Funding will not be granted.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501(c)(3) organizations with services directly benefitting Arkansans may apply.Any 501(c)(3) public charity Public schools, colleges and universities City, county and state governmental agencies Religious organizations are eligible, but the program cannot support theological functions or religious purposes.Programs and projects should address community issues related to health, well-being, and/or education and offer a solution to the issue(s) by bringing together and working with community partners and funders. The Blue & You Foundation’s funding focuses are behavioral health, maternal and pediatric health, and social determinants of health. Programs and organizations should also demonstrate operational and financial viability.

Ineligibility

Organizations that are not eligible to receive funding:Individuals Organizations cannot be a private foundation under IRC § 509(a) Political or lobbying organizations Athletes or athletic teams Beauty Pageants Greek or fraternal organizations Organizations cannot be in a contractual relationship with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.Programs that are not eligible to receive funding:Capital campaigns or endowments Large construction projects or large equipment purchases Organizations that have previously received two years of funding for a project must apply for something outside of that scope of work. Health fairs, conferences or conference attendance fees Sponsorships or fundraising events Programs that are specifically tobacco related. Because of the availability of funding in Arkansas from the Tobacco Settlement, the Foundation will not fund proposals that are principally tobacco related. Indirect costs for programs or the organization