The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is seeking proposals for its BlueCross Healthy Place grants to provide neighbors with places that help them get to know one another, form new connections and enjoy healthy activity.
Donor Name: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation
State: Tennessee
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2023
Details:
The Foundation works with both government entities and non-profit organizations to create BlueCross Healthy Places.
BlueCross Healthy Places encompass a variety of features, from accessible play spaces to paved walking paths. They’ll work with you to select the amenities that best meet the needs of the area you serve. Take a look below to see what your BlueCross Healthy Place could include.
- Community Spaces
- Location Specific Design
- Adult Fitness
- Sports Courts/ Fields
- Accessible Elements
- Playgrounds
Eligibility Criteria
Applying organizations must:
- Be the legal titleholder of the property with full approval to execute the project and ensure site readiness
- Seek community input on project priorities before proposal submission
- Provide metes and bounds documentation and most recent land survey upon submission.
Those guidelines help show the types of projects they’ll prioritize, but it’s also important to know what they’re unable to provide funds for. Here are some examples:
- Purchasing land
- Private clubs or property
- Religious programming
- Individual schools
- Staffing pay
- Co-branded projects.
Key Considerations
While working on your application, please keep in mind that your proposed project must:
- Be free and open to the public
- Demonstrate a community benefit and include community input
- Include a project implementation timeline
- Agree to exclusive BlueCross Healthy Place branding and naming rights
For more information, visit BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation.