Grant Information

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Grant Opportunities

Access to Care

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation is now accepting applications for the Blue Safety Net program, which provides either general operating support or project funding to private, nonprofit community health centers located in Pennsylvania's Greater Philadelphia 5-County region. Please refer to the Foundation's General Eligibility Requirements below for more information. Applications are due Friday, April 5, 2024.

The Foundation will host two virtual information sessions for this funding opportunity:

Questions can be directed via e-mail to ibxfoundationgrants@ibx.com.

General Eligibility Requirements

To keep the Foundation's impact intentional and focused, organizations who wish to apply for funding must meet the following criteria:

  • Be classified as a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") AND a public charity under Section 509(a)(1) or (2) of the Code or as a Type I or II supporting organization under Section 509(a)(3) of the Code. Organizations classified as private foundations under the Code or Type III non functionally integrated supporting organizations under Section 509(a)(3) are not eligible for grants from the Foundation
  • Be located in and/or serve the five counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties
  • Have a mission that aligns with the goals and funding priorities of the Foundation
  • Be able to identify specific, measurable, short and long-term goals for the project

The Foundation does NOT fund the following:

  • Grants to individuals
  • Endowments
  • Award dinners
  • Fund-raising events
  • Capital construction
  • Conferences, seminars, trips, or camps
  • Political causes, candidates, organizations, or capital campaigns
  • Sports teams
  • Religious groups for religious purposes
  • Organizations that do not align with the mission and goals of the Foundation
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