Health Priority Grant Application Process
The Process
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Grant Cycle Begins
Spring cycle opens in November. Fall cycle opens in May.
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Letter of Intent
Required step for all health-focused grant applicants to determine eligibility for funding.
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Application
If your organization’s letter of intent is approved, you will gain access to the online application.
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Approval
You will be notified of grant approval after a Foundation board review of your application.
First, Submit a Letter of Intent
If you are interested in receiving health-priority grant funding from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, your first step is to submit the Letter of Intent form. We will only accept one Letter of Intent per nonprofit organization during each grant cycle. We will not accept a Letter of Intent from an organization that has an open grant on the date the Letter of Intent is due.
When To Submit
The Letter of Intent for the Fall 2023 Grant Cycle is now open and due Aug. 16, 2023.
Please contact Lindsey Kilgo (
Your Letter of Intent will be reviewed carefully. If your organization is a good match, you will be invited to submit a full application.
Application
We do not accept unsolicited applications. An organization must first submit a Letter of Intent. We will notify an organization if it is invited to submit an application after reviewing its Letter of Intent.
Review and Approval
The Foundation Board reviews the applications approximately eight weeks after the application due date. We will advise you of your application's status following the board review.
Funding Restrictions
We will not issue grants for:
- doctor, dentist or pharmacist salaries.
- capital campaigns including brick and mortar establishments.
- one-time or annual events, including sports tournaments, camps or event incentives.
- fundraising events, including purchase of tickets or tables, membership drives, raffles or auctions.
- individuals.
- political campaigns or activities that influence legislation.
- advertising.
- religious activities.
- indirect costs.
- other grant-making foundations.
Allowable costs outlined in any specific Request for Proposal may supersede these funding restrictions. Please review our FAQs page if you have further questions about health-focused grants.