The Health of Vulnerable Populations (HVP) focus area has undergone a transformation that will allow the BCBSNC Foundation to take a more targeted and focused approach toward the results we are seeking while providing greater clarity and transparency to you -- the applicant. We will post a "Request for Proposals" addressing a specific results target for our upcoming grant cycle in May. Please review the new cycle dates and details of our investment priorities and feel free to call us if you have questions.

The BCBSNC Foundation has also moved to a new online application process. We hope this change makes submitting a proposal and receiving our response a more streamlined process for our applicants.

The HVP preliminary grant proposal will be available online by May 15. Outlined below are the dates for the upcoming HVP grant cycle. Please mark these dates on your calendar and check back for more updated information.

• May 15: Preliminary Grant Proposal opens
• June 10: Preliminary Grant Proposal closes
• Week of June 27: Preliminary Grant Proposal Notification
• August 1: Full Grant Proposal due *By invitation only
• September 6: Full Grant Proposal Notification
• September 16: Grantee Outcomes Workshop *For new grantees only

Thank you for your interest and ongoing work to improve the health of North Carolinians.