Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grant Program
The purpose of the BCBSND Caring Foundation Rural Health Grant Program is to serve and show benefit to rural North Dakotans and their health needs, and raise awareness for the need for all ages to engage in more daily physical activity and overall wellness.
The program targets the following primary focus area(s):
- Activities that support activity and wellness for all ages
- Supplies that support activity and wellness for all ages
- Programs that support activity and wellness for all ages
- Events that support activity and wellness for all ages
2022-2023 Guidance
-
Grant Proposal Guidance
CLOSED
Deadline to submit was 5:00 pm Central on March 1, 2022. Funding Period: February 15, 2022 – February 15, 2023
Sample Documents and Templates
Budget: sample | template
Work Plan: sample | template
Online Proposal: submission questions
For technical assistance, please contact Holly Long at holly.long@UND.edu.
| Important Dates: | |
| March 1, 2022 | Proposals must be submitted via online submission by 5:00 pm Central |
| March 31, 2022 | Notification of awards |
| August 15, 2022 | Interim report due |
| February 15, 2023 | Project must be completed and funds expended |
| February 22, 2023 | Final report and invoice must be submitted |
Year 17 Awardees, 2022-2023
These projects must be completed and funds expended by February 15, 2023. Final report and invoice must be submitted by February 22, 2023.
-
Foster County Public Health, Carrington
Will develop a proposed west park playground upgrade project in Carrington, including upgrading 40-year-old equipment and serve as a space to increase physical activity for the low-income area of town and will be Americans with Disabilities Act compliant. -
Beyond Boundaries Occupational Therapy, Inc., Fargo
Will continue to provide therapy services for families in rural communities for children in need ages birth – 18 years and provide educational opportunities for parents and caregivers to learn about safety and wellness for children in the rural communities. -
Steele County Public Health Department, Finley
Will implement a wellness program, starting with the aging population then working into the younger population. -
Christian Unity Hospital doing business as Unity Medical Center (UMC), Grafton
Will enhance space at the UMC facility for a pediatric gym, which will augment therapy services for children. -
SMP Health - St. Aloisius, Harvey
Will build an outdoor patio attached to SMP Health – St. Aloisius long-term care unit. -
West River Health Services, Hettinger
Will create a recreational library for community members to check out recreational equipment. -
Nelson County Health System, McVille
Will create a compliant playground for community children. -
Mountrail County Health Foundation, Stanley
Will host leadership program for organization's leadership staff.