BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation – Health Priority Grants
2026 Fall Cycle
Health & Population Health Grants for South Carolina
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation offers competitive Health Priority Grants to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational or research institutions working to improve health outcomes and access to care for South Carolinians. The Spring Cycle supports initiatives that advance population health, health equity, and system-level impact across the state.
Organization: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation
Support Type: Competitive health grants
Geographic Focus: South Carolina
Spring 2026 Key Dates
📅 Letter of Intent Due: August 7, 2026
📅 Full Applications Due: September 18, 2026
*Dates subject to change at the Foundation’s discretion.
Only organizations invited after the Letter of Intent review may submit a full application.
About the Funder
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of South Carolinians through strategic, evidence-informed grantmaking. The Foundation prioritizes sustainable solutions that address complex health challenges, particularly for economically vulnerable and underserved populations.
What This Program Supports
Health Priority Grants support projects that:
- Improve access to quality health care and services
- Strengthen health care systems and workforce capacity
- Advance health equity and reduce disparities
- Improve health outcomes for children, families, and vulnerable populations
- Implement scalable, data-driven population health strategies
Priority is given to initiatives with strong community engagement, measurable outcomes, and long-term impact.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Government agencies
- Educational or research institutions with tax-exempt status
Additional requirements:
- Applicants may submit one Letter of Intent per cycle
- Organizations may not submit an LOI if they have an active, open grant
- Projects must directly benefit South Carolina residents
Funding Restrictions
Funding is not available for:
- Capital construction or building projects
- Salaries for individual health professionals
- One-time events (e.g., camps, tournaments, conferences)
- Fundraising events or ticket purchases
- Individuals or for-profit entities
- Political or religious activities
- Indirect costs or general operating support
- Grantmaking foundations
Application Process – Fall Cycle
- Submit a Letter of Intent by August 7, 2026
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application
- Full applications due September 18, 2026
- Applications undergo staff and board review
- Final funding decisions are communicated following board approval
Uninvited organizations may not submit full applications.
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
The Spring Cycle is ideal for organizations that:
- Address systemic or population-level health challenges
- Serve economically vulnerable or underserved South Carolinians
- Have strong evaluation plans and measurable outcomes
- Are seeking project-based or multi-year funding, not event support
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
- Cycle: Fall 2026
- LOI Deadline: August 7, 2026
- Application Deadline: September 18, 2026
- Review Type: Competitive, invitation-only full application
- Best Suited For: Health, public health, and population health organizations in South Carolina
