Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program
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Holly Long
holly.long@und.edu
Kylie Nissen
kylie.nissen@und.edu
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation will award grants to support health and well-being of rural North Dakotans and address the social determinants of health (SDOH) needs affecting communities.
Primary focus areas include:
- Economic stability
- Education access and quality
- Healthcare access and quality
- Neighborhood and built environment
- Social and community context
Applicants must identify at least one or more SDOH areas that have a major impact on health, well-being, and quality of life. Examples of SDOH include:
- Safe housing, transportation, and neighborhoods
- Behavioral and mental health services and supports
- Racism, discrimination, and violence
- Education, job opportunities, and income
- Access to nutritious foods and physical activity opportunities
- Language and literacy skills
The lead applicant on the proposal must be a provider. A provider is defined as a healthcare facility, such as a hospital, clinic, or public health unit.
Award amount: $5,000 to $7,500
Number of awards: 6-8
Total funding available: $40,000
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