Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island accepting applications for 2016 Community Health Grant Program

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications for its 2016 BlueAngel Community Health Grant (BACHG) program.

This annual program grants funds to non-profit organizations working to address critical health issues in Rhode Island, particularly the continuing issue of childhood obesity. The 2014 BACHG recipients, including 2013 grantees who received transitional funding last year, directly impacted nearly 10,000 Rhode Islanders across the state and more than 2,600 in greater Providence alone.

Since establishing a dedicated focus on this issue in 2013, the BACHG program has impacted over 30,000 Rhode Islanders by awarding funds to organizations that seek to improve the health and wellness of our children through nutrition education, physical activity, disease prevention and management, and support of safe play environments.

BCBSRI will consider community-based organizations that aim to collect and capture statewide data regarding the state of children’s weight in Rhode Island, and increase access to affordable healthy foods. BCBSRI will also consider Rhode Island organizations that work to increase access to safe places to be active, help schools and youth-serving programs increase children’s physical activity levels, and support local community-based organizations that provide education and outreach on the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, and healthy weight for children and their families.

To qualify for a grant, an organization must have tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. Applicants can access eligibility requirements, grant program information, frequently asked questions, and the online letter of intent (LOI) form by visiting BCBSRI.com/about-us/community. Organizations must submit their LOI online submission by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 24. Favored applicants will be those that provide innovative programs, prevention initiatives, and/or collaborations with one or more agencies working together.

BCBSRI accepts and reviews proposals for the BACHG program once a year. Each LOI received is reviewed to determine compliance with eligibility and funding priorities. BCBSRI will notify the selected applicants and invite submission of a full proposal approximately 30 days before the deadline.

Grant award winners are notified in December with funding to begin in January 2016.

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