Louisiana Blue Foundation – Community Health Improvement Grants (September 1 Deadline)

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Large-Scale, Coalition-Based Funding to Transform Community Health

Organization: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants (multi-year, coalition-based)
Geographic Focus: Louisiana
LOI Deadline: September 1, 2026

About the Funder

The Louisiana Blue Foundation recognizes that lasting improvements in public health require community-led, collaborative solutions. The Community Health Improvement Grant Program supports coalitions working together to address the root causes of major health challenges across Louisiana.

What This Program Supports

Community Health Improvement Grants fund comprehensive, multi-year initiatives that:

Address a clearly defined community health challenge
Are grounded in data, research, and best-practice models
Engage multiple partners as part of a sustained coalition
Produce measurable health outcomes over time
Reshape environments to support healthy living

Priority issues may include chronic disease, mental health, access to care, and health equity.

Funding Details

Grant Amount: $250,000 to $1 million over three years
Typical awards are approximately $350,000
Funds are released annually based on performance benchmarks
Matching Requirement: Minimum 1:1 match (up to 50% may be in-kind)

Application Process

Step 1: Submit an online Letter of Intent (LOI)
Step 2: Selected coalitions are invited to submit a full application
Funding decisions are made by the Foundation’s Board of Directors

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://labluefoundation.org/grants/

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Grant Type: Community health / systems change
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Best Suited For: Multi-partner coalitions addressing root public health challenges in Louisiana