Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation – Community Health Matching Grant Program (2026)
Up to $25,000 Per Year for Two Years
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation partners with nonprofit community organizations to develop and implement population-led, community-inspired health programs across Michigan.
Through its Community Health Matching Grant Program, the Foundation supports initiatives that address community-identified needs and evaluate measurable programmatic and health outcomes.
Organization
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Program Name
Community Health Matching Grant Program
Support Type
Matching grants
Geographic Focus
Michigan (nonprofit community organizations based in Michigan)
Funding Overview
- Maximum Award: Up to $25,000 per year
- Grant Term: Two years
- Typical Award: $15,000 per year for two years
Grants are designed to support either the development of community-inspired programs or the implementation of evidence-based models that improve health outcomes.
April 15 Deadline (Spring Schedule)
📅 Concept Paper Due: February 4, 2026
📅 Full Applications Accepted Until: April 15, 2026
📅 Board Review: July 29, 2026
📧 Funding Decision: Within 10 business days after board review
All deadlines end at 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a nonprofit community organization based in Michigan
- Demonstrate measurable programmatic and health outcomes
- Submit a required concept paper form prior to full application
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees and their immediate family members, as well as employees of BCBSM affiliates and their families, are ineligible.
Matching Requirements
Matching funds are required based on:
- Organizational budget size
- Percentage of Medicaid and uninsured patients served
Note: The applicant organization cannot serve as its own match.
For nonprofits with budgets under $10 million:
- <30% Medicaid/uninsured population: 25% match required
- >30% Medicaid/uninsured population: 10% match required
For nonprofits with budgets over $10 million:
- <30% Medicaid/uninsured population: 60% match required
- >30% Medicaid/uninsured population: 25% match required
Application Process
The Foundation uses a concept paper first process:
- Submit a concept paper form
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application
The updated process is designed to improve efficiency for both applicants and Foundation staff.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Foundation’s “What We Fund” and FAQ sections before applying.
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://www.bcbsm.com/foundation/grants/community-health/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Michigan-based nonprofit health organizations
- Community health clinics and service providers
- Organizations serving Medicaid and uninsured populations
- Programs with strong evaluation components and measurable outcomes
- Nonprofits able to secure matching funds
With multi-year funding and a focus on evidence-based, community-driven health initiatives, this program is particularly strong for organizations ready to scale or rigorously evaluate health improvement efforts.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Deadline: April 15, 2026 (Spring Cycle)
Award Amount: Up to $25,000 per year for two years
Match Required: Yes (varies by budget and patient mix)
Best Suited For: Michigan-based nonprofit community health organizations
