Highmark BluePrints Small Grants

From Delaware Community Foundation

Through collective philanthropy, the Fund for Women invests and advocates by bringing together our knowledge, passion, and commitment to empower women and girls to achieve their potential.

Type of Support

Overview

The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) awards millions of dollars in grants each year to support nonprofits working to meet Delaware's most significant needs and opportunities. Most grants come from donor-advised funds. Nonprofits can apply for DCF's Community Impact Grants, supported by donors committed to building opportunities and advancing equity in Delaware. Additionally, Highmark BCBSD BluePrints for the Community offers small grants to support health-related projects and services, prioritizing those that increase healthcare access, reduce health disparities, support early childhood development, recruit and train healthcare professionals, and address social determinants of health. Grants are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions made monthly, and cannot exceed $50,000.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

Organization Type

501(c)(3) Public Charities

Eligible Government Agencies

Other

Located and operate in the state of Delaware
Majority of the program/project administered in Delaware
Organizations outside of DE are eligible if funds are used for DE programs/projects
Organizations with an active BluePrints for the Community grant can apply for a different program/project
Must serve the state of Delaware and its residents without discrimination
Allowable Costs include salary, consultant fees, materials and supplies, printing, and travel; indirect costs not to exceed 10% of total costs

Ineligibility

Individuals

Non-501(c)3 nonprofit organizations

Purchase of office equipment, furniture, or electronics

Sports clubs, leagues, or facilities

Purchase of vehicles

Endowment

Public or tuition-based educational institutions

Debt reduction

Religious organizations for sectarian purposes

Annual fundraising campaigns or general operating expenses

Projects completed before June of the current year

Special events

Fundraising entities for programs and organizations that are primarily supported through public funding

Not Allowable Costs include salary costs for staff already employed full-time, construction or maintenance of buildings, dues for professional society memberships, awards for individuals, billable services by physicians or other providers, permanent equipment unless essential, educational materials from non-BCBSD sources if comparable materials are available from BCBSD.

up to 50k

Application deadline

Rolling

Submission

Review Criteria

The focus areas for this funding include enhancing healthcare access for the uninsured or underrepresented populations, mitigating health inequities within minority groups, championing initiatives aimed at the health aspect of early childhood development, fostering the recruitment and education of healthcare professionals, and tackling the social factors that influence health outcomes.