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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 
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.

Click 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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