Community Giving
We recognize our unique position to participate in solving problems that affect not only the health of individuals, but also the well-being of our communities and state.
Areas of Focus
All community giving at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is designed to build healthier communities as part of an ongoing commitment to invest in and partner with nonprofit organizations to reach Oklahomans in these focus areas:
- Economic opportunity and stability: Addressing issues such as poverty, removing barriers to employment, providing good jobs and upskilling;
- Nutrition: Supporting efforts to decrease hunger and increase access to nutritional food;
- Neighborhood and local assets: Focusing on affordable healthy housing, access to transportation and to physical activity;
- Locally defined health solutions: Addressing hyperlocal health and human service needs; and
- Optimal health outcomes: Helping close gaps in care, specifically in immunizations, diabetes care, cardiovascular care, behavioral health, early detection cancer screening and maternal and infant health.
Exclusions
For the grant and sponsorship programs, BCBSOK’s focus is health and human services; therefore, priority is given to organizations addressing community needs in the specific areas above. Only requests that directly benefit Oklahoma residents are considered for funding.
The following requests will not be considered for funding:
- Organizations or projects with written policies that discriminate against individuals based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Animal welfare
- Beauty or talent contests
- Capital campaigns
- Dues, fees and tuition
- Fraternal activities
- Meals
- Political campaigns
- Religious activities
- Subscriptions
- Support for a sole individual
- Telethons
- Youth athletic programs
Contact Information
Email us with any questions about grants and sponsorships.