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Applications are now open

TULSA, Okla. — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma's major grant program, Blue Impact℠, is now accepting applications through May 1. 

The Blue Impact grant program is part of a refreshed community investment strategy focused on the social determinants of health. This program, along with other BCBSOK community investments, directly target the social and economic factors that play a role in health and wellness.

“In 2023, we were able to give nearly $1 million in Blue Impact grants to organizations who are making a positive impact in the lives of Oklahomans,” said Stephania Grober, BCBSOK president. “We are excited to continue making a difference in the health disparities effecting our community, while supporting and learning from community partners with missions to build a healthier Oklahoma.” 

Blue Impact invests in and partners with nonprofit organizations that offer sustainable, measurable programs to reach Oklahomans in five areas of focus:

• 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 nutritious food.
• Neighborhood and Local Assets: Focusing on affordable healthy housing, access to transportation, and access to physical activity.
• Locally Defined Health Solutions: Addressing local health and human service needs.
• Optimal Health Outcomes: Helping close gaps in care, specifically around six priority areas: immunizations, diabetes care, cardiovascular care, behavioral health, early detection cancer screening and maternal and infant health.

Applying organizations must have 501(c)(3) status. To learn about Blue Impact grants and the application process, visit bcbsok.com and look for the Blue Impact grants link under Company Information. All applications must be submitted online. 

To learn about how we are making a difference, check out our 2023 Community Social Responsibility Report.

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About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma: 
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is the only statewide customer-owned health insurer in Oklahoma. We believe Oklahoma consumers and employers deserve the best of both worlds: access to affordable, quality health care and top-notch service from a company that focuses solely on customers, not shareholders. Customer value is our cornerstone. We are proud of the work we have done within our communities by helping to change the way we all live. Thanks to our more than 800,000 members, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is able to focus on the health issues that impact our members as well as all Oklahomans.

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