Grants
Funding opportunities at a glance
The AZ Blue Foundation is adapting to meet Arizona’s most urgent needs.
Due to ongoing uncertainty around federal funding, grant availability, and essential services, the Foundation is taking a more targeted approach to how we distribute support.
Guided by conversations with fellow funders, community partners, and academic institutions, we have moved to an invitation-only grant process to focus on the most critical needs facing our communities right now.
We will continue to work with the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) to manage grant applications and administration. All Arizona-serving nonprofits, academic institutions, and recognized government entities applying for AZ Blue Foundation funding must have an active account with ACF.
| Invitation-Only Grants | Charitable Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Area |
Chronic Health Conditions Health Equity Mental Health Substance Use Disorder |
Chronic Health Conditions Health Equity Mental Health Substance Use Disorder |
| Funding Type | Programmatic impact, applied research | Event sponsorships |
| Amount | To be determined | To be determined |
| Grant Cycle | Invitation-only grant process. For more information, please contact the Foundation team at [email protected]. |
Applications accepted: January 1 – 31, 2026 for spring events June 1 – 30 for fall events |
| Grant Term | 12 months. Dates to be determined. |
N/A |
Grants Request Process
The AZ Blue Foundation has moved to an invitation-only grant process. For more information, please contact the Foundation team at [email protected].
We work with the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) to manage grant applications and administration. All organizations applying for funding must have an active account with ACF. The application process varies by type of funding, as detailed below.
The AZ Blue Foundation will offer funding through an invitation-only grant process during 2026. Those invited to apply will be provided with a link to the application.
Funding will target:
- Healthcare access, including healthcare workforce training
- Emerging and urgent mental health and substance use disorder prevention
- Social drivers of health, including education, heat relief, and housing
AZ Blue Foundation staff will communicate directly with organizations that qualify for these funding opportunities. For more information, please contact the Foundation team at [email protected].
The AZ Blue Foundation is adapting its funding process for charitable events in 2026. The Foundation will identify needs and activate partners to impact Arizona’s most critical health challenges during two application windows:
- January 1 – 31 (in support of spring events)
- June 1 – 30 (in support of fall events)
We will continue to work with Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) to manage funding requests. All Arizona-based nonprofits seeking support from the Foundation must have an active account with ACF. Please be prepared to upload a copy of your IRS Form W-9. Questions? Contact [email protected].
A select number of corporate memberships are funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona each year.
Visit the AZ Blue corporate website for details.