Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI Accepting Applications for 2016 BlueAngel Community Health Grants
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting letters
of intent for its 2016 BlueAngel Community Health Grant (BACHG) program.
This annual program grants funds to nonprofit organizations for initiatives
that address critical health issues, particularly programs that encourage a
healthy weight for the next generation of Rhode Islanders.
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here for more information and to view the LOI application
BCBSRI will consider community-based organizations that provide education and outreach on the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, and healthy weight for children and their families. BCBSRI will also consider Rhode Island organizations who work to: increase access to healthy foods for children and their families; support children in increasing physical activity; capture and collect date related to the state of child weight in Rhode Island; and implement and evaluate community health initiatives addressing childhood obesity. To qualify for a grant, the agency must be Rhode Island based and must have tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, and not have received recent BACHG funding. Applicants can access eligibility requirements, grant program information, frequently asked questions, and the online letter of intent (LOI) form by visiting BCBSRI.com. Organizations must submit their LOI online submission by 5:00PM on Friday, July 24, 2015. 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 full grant application deadline. Grant award winners are notified in December with funding to begin in January 2016.
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