Louisiana Blue Foundation – Innovation Grant Program (September 1 Deadline)
Pilot Funding for New Approaches to Health & Wellbeing in Louisiana
Organization: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants (pilot / innovation)
Geographic Focus: Louisiana
LOI Deadline: September 1, 2026
About the Funder
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation (Louisiana Blue Foundation) invests in innovative, research-informed ideas that improve the health and wellbeing of Louisianians. Through the Innovation Grant Program, the Foundation supports early-stage pilots designed to challenge the status quo and test new solutions to persistent health and quality-of-life challenges.
What This Program Supports
Innovation Grants fund new, experimental projects that:
- Address health or child-related issues in Louisiana
- Test a new or significantly revised approach to an established problem
- Are grounded in theory, research, or scientific reasoning
- Produce measurable outcomes and tangible results
- Generate lessons that can be shared statewide—whether successful or not
Funded projects are expected to be pilots that could inform broader systems change.
Funding Details
- Grant Amount: Generally up to $25,000
- Project Length: One year or less
- Eligible Applicants: Louisiana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations only
Ineligible Requests
Innovation Grants do not support:
- Existing or ongoing programs
- General operating or programmatic support
- Replication or expansion of existing best practices
Application Process
- Step 1: Submit an online Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Step 2: Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application
- Submission does not guarantee funding
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://labluefoundation.org/grants/
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Grant Type: Innovation / pilot funding
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Best Suited For: Nonprofits testing new, research-backed approaches to health challenges in Louisiana
