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Applications due May 1

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico’s Blue Impact^℠ grant program is accepting 2026-27 applications through May 1. These grants and other BCBSNM community investments directly target social and economic factors that play a role in health and wellness.

Awarded grants range from $20,000 to $100,000. Requests should stay within this range to be considered for funding. More information about Blue Impact grants and the link to apply are available here.

“At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, our mission is to help ensure that every New Mexican has the opportunity to live a healthier life,” said BCBSNM President Janice Torrez. “Blue Impact is one of the ways we invest in organizations that are making a real difference by addressing challenges like economic stability, food access, safe neighborhoods and quality health care. We are proud to support nonprofits that deliver innovative, measurable solutions to improve the wellbeing of our communities.”

The Blue Impact grant program is one way BCBSNM supports communities, in addition to microgrants and sponsorships, in-kind donations, employee volunteerism and disaster relief.

Blue Impact invests in and partners with nonprofits that offer sustainable, measurable programs to support New Mexico residents in five focus areas:

Economic Opportunity and Stability: Addressing issues such as poverty, removing barriers to employment, providing good jobs and career development.

Food Access and Nutrition: Supporting efforts to reduce hunger and increase access to nutritious food.

Neighborhood and Built Environment: Focusing on affordable, healthy housing, as well as access to transportation and physical activity.

Locally Defined Health Solutions: Addressing hyperlocal health and human service needs.

Optimal Health Outcomes: Helping close care gaps, specifically around six priority areas — immunizations, diabetes care, cardiovascular care, behavioral health, early detection cancer screening and maternal and infant health.

To apply for a 2026-27 Blue Impact grant, complete the one-step application process by May 1. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status. All submissions will be reviewed. Funding decisions will be communicated to all applicants by early June.

To learn how BCBSNM makes a difference in the communities it serves, read the annual Impact Report.

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About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is one of the largest commercial health insurers in New Mexico with approximately 700,000 New Mexicans carrying a Blue Cross and Blue Shield card. Since 1940, BCBSNM has been committed to promoting the health and wellness of its members and communities through accessible, cost-effective, quality health care. BCBSNM is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, the country’s largest customer-owned health insurer and fourth largest health insurer overall. Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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Amanda Douglas
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