All News From 2005

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, Duke University Center for Health Policy Launch Effort to Expand Community Options for the Uninsured

  12/14/2005 - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, Duke University Center for Health Policy Launch Effort to Expand Community Options for the Uninsured Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC Foundation) announced that it will fund a four-year initiative by the Duke University Center for Health Policy to help state and local government officials, health care professionals and other leaders assess... more

• Kathy Higgins Named President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation

  11/17/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC Foundation) today announced a grant program to help rural communities become healthier by promoting physical activity among their residents. Up to five organizations will be awarded Fit Together grants by the BCBSNC Foundation. These organizations will be responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships within the community to help implement programs, policies, projects and promotional strategies... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation to Provide Grants for Smaller, Rural Nonprofit Groups

  10/19/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC Foundation) is seeking to assist smaller nonprofit organizations that provide health-related services in rural communities. The BCBSNC Foundation recently launched its Mini-Grants program to provide funds to organizations that may not be able to compete against larger organizations for funding because of the size and scope of the organization or a particular program. The grants... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Launches New Fit Together Grant Program

  10/11/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC Foundation) today announced a grant program to help rural communities become healthier by promoting physical activity among their residents. Up to five organizations will be awarded Fit Together grants by the BCBSNC Foundation. These organizations will be responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships within the community to help implement programs, policies, projects and promotional strategies... more

• BCBSNC Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to DonorsChooseNC

  9/7/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC Foundation) today announced a $25,000 grant for physical activity projects in North Carolina to DonorsChooseSM (www.donorschoose.org), an online marketplace that allows individuals and businesses to support specific student projects proposed by teachers. "We are delighted to partner with such an innovative organization to increase opportunities for physical activity in North Carolina schools. Teachers are incredibly... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Launches new grant category

  9/1/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – In an effort to increase funding opportunities for smaller nonprofit organizations that provide health-related services in rural communities, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC Foundation) has launched a new grant category. Mini-Grants will launch on September 1, with grants ranging in size from $1,500 to $5,000. Mini-Grants were created to provide funds to organizations that may not be able to compete... more

• BCBSNC Foundation Continues its Commitment to Support and Expand Free Health Clinic Access Across North Carolina

  7/28/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – Grants from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC Foundation) will help North Carolina's free clinics implement disease management programs, provide affordable prescription drugs, target services to seniors and immigrants, and take other steps to strengthen and expand services to uninsured and underinsured residents of the state. The BCBSNC Foundation is making the latest round of grants through the N.C. Association of... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Awards Grants - Alamance Regional Medical Center's

  7/20/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling more than $128,000 to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well being of North Carolinians in communities across the state, including Healthy Alamance, a program of Alamance Regional Medical Center. Grants were awarded to programs focusing on community needs consistent with the BCBSNC Foundation's mission. The mission includes increasing... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Awards Grants - Asheville

  7/20/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling more than $128,000 to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well being of North Carolinians in communities across the state, including Buncombe County's YWCA of Asheville. Grants were awarded to programs focusing on community needs consistent with the BCBSNC Foundation's mission. The mission includes increasing health care access for... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Awards Grants - Catawba County YMCA

  7/20/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling more than $128,000 to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well being of North Carolinians in communities across the state, including Catawba County's YMCA. Grants were awarded to programs focusing on community needs consistent with the BCBSNC Foundation's mission. The mission includes increasing access to health care for the... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Awards Grants - Crossworks Inc.

  7/20/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling more than $128,000 to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well being of North Carolinians in communities across the state, including Edgecombe, Nash and Halifax counties. Grants were awarded to programs focusing on community needs consistent with the BCBSNC Foundation's mission. The mission includes increasing access to health care... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Awards Grants - New Bern

  7/20/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling more than $128,000 to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well being of North Carolinians in communities across the state, including the New-Bern Craven County YMCA. Grants were awarded to programs focusing on community needs consistent with the BCBSNC Foundation's mission. The mission includes increasing access to health care... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Awards Grants - Rowan

  7/20/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling more than $128,000 to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well being of North Carolinians in communities across the state, including Healthy Children of Rowan County (HCRC). Grants were awarded to programs focusing on community needs consistent with the BCBSNC Foundation's mission. The mission includes increasing access to health... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Awards Grants - Transylvania

  7/20/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling more than $128,000 to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well being of North Carolinians in communities across the state, including Transylvania County. Grants were awarded to programs focusing on community needs consistent with the BCBSNC Foundation's mission. The mission includes increasing access to health care for the uninsured... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Awards Grants - WakeMed

  7/20/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling more than $128,000 to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well being of North Carolinians in communities across the state, including WakeMed Health & Hospitals Wake County. Grants were awarded to programs focusing on community needs consistent with the BCBSNC Foundation's mission. The mission includes increasing access to health... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Announces Deadline for Grant Applications

  6/29/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC Foundation) today announced that Friday, July 15 is the deadline for organizations wishing to apply for Foundation grants under $25,000. Applications must be received by the BCBSNC Foundation by close of business on July 15. Organizations submitting applications must meet eligibility criteria and present a compelling case to qualify for funding. Eligibility criteria for applicant... more

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Reminds Grant Applicants of Impending Deadline

  6/29/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation today reminded potential grant applicants that Friday, July 15 is the deadline for organizations wishing to apply for Foundation grants in the category up to $25,000 for the next grant cycle. Applications must be received by the BCBSNC Foundation by close of business on July 15, 2005. Organizations submitting applications must meet eligibility criteria and present... more

• Redesigned Web Site Provides Information on Foundation Programs and Funding Opportunities

  5/9/2005 - Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC Foundation) has redesigned its Web site to increase awareness of Foundation programs and to make applying for grants easier and more efficient. The Web site address remains: www.bcbsnc.com/foundation. "The BCBSNC Foundation realizes that local non-profit organizations face a daily challenge in locating the funding they need to have an impact in their communities," said Bob... more