# BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation

> The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation is a nonprofit health funder established in 2003. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, the Foundation awards grant funding to nonprofits, government agencies, research institutions, and K-12 schools to improve health outcomes for all South Carolinians, especially the economically vulnerable. The Foundation has awarded 724 grants and supported over 281 nonprofit organizations since its founding. Phone: 803-788-0222. Email: Info.Foundation@bcbssc.com. Physical address: 2501 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29223.

The Foundation's grantmaking focuses on three health priorities: diabetes (in partnership with Diabetes Free SC), mental health, and oral health. It also funds evolving approaches in access to care, workforce development, quality improvement, children and family health, and special research projects. The Foundation is an independent entity of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

## Grants

- [Grants Overview](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/grants): Funding priorities, eligibility requirements, and how the Foundation selects projects
- [Application Process](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/health-priority-grants/apply): Step-by-step instructions for applying for Foundation grant funding
- [FAQs](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/health-priority-grants/faqs): Frequently asked questions about grant eligibility, timelines, and requirements
- [For Current Grantees](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/current-grantees): Resources and information for organizations currently receiving Foundation funding
- [Past Grant Recipients](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/grant-recipients): List of organizations that have received Foundation grants in previous cycles

## Health Priorities

- [Foundation Priorities](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/foundation-priorities): Overview of the Foundation's three health priority areas
- [Diabetes](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/priorities/diabetes): The Foundation's diabetes-related funding in partnership with Diabetes Free SC
- [Mental Health](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/priorities/mental-health): Funding focus on youth and family resilience, workforce strengthening, and community collaboration
- [Oral Health](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/priorities/oral-health): Funding focus on access, workforce development, and innovation in oral health care

## Impact and News

- [Our Impact](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/our-impact): Summary of Foundation outcomes and community impact
- [Stories](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/stories): In-depth profiles of grantee organizations and the communities they serve
- [News](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/articles): Latest articles about Foundation activities and health topics in South Carolina

## About

- [About Us](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/about-us): The Foundation's mission, vision, values, and history
- [Staff](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/staff): Profiles of Foundation staff members

## Optional

- [Contact](https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org/contact): Phone, email, and address information for the Foundation
- [Grant Portal](https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/8b9d2009-2b05-4df1-ac50-8c93c5f32e72): External portal for submitting grant applications