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Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that improve health by impacting food security, advancing mental well-being, growing healthy communities, and addressing health disparities.
The foundation now is accepting applications for 2025 grants from organizations with documented expertise in two of these areas — mental well-being or food security.
The Florida Blue Foundation is committed to improving the health and well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities across Florida. Among its funding priorities for mental well-being grants, the foundation supports innovative and effective solutions that promote whole-person health, address unmet needs, and foster a healthier and more resilient Florida.
The Foundation is looking for mental well-being programs focused on:
Addressing community mental health challenges
Provide mental health services and address unmet needs for children, teens, adults, and/or seniors struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, and other mental health challenges.
Increase the pipeline of mental health professionals
Support workforce development to meet the growing demand for services and improve access to care, with a focus on increasing the number of trained mental health professionals.
The Florida Blue Foundation has approximately $2.9 million in available mental well-being grants this year and will fund three-and four-year grants. The total amount requested for the life of the grant should range between $270,000 to $400,000 (the approximate amount per year is between $90,000 to $100,000).
Applications for mental well-being grants are due Monday, May 5, 2025, by 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). All applicants will be notified of their status during August-September 2025.
To access the online application for the Mental Well-being grant program, visit https://floridablue.smartsimple.com/welcome/gms/?u=1.
Watch the 2025 Mental Well-being Informational Webinar for more information on the grant program.
The Foundation also is committed to funding programs that empower communities struggling with food insecurity to access nutritious food, promoting healthier choices and improved well-being. Florida Blue Foundation is dedicated to improving access to affordable, healthy, and nutritional foods in low-come neighborhoods, with a focus on harnessing the power of Food is Medicine to improve chronic health conditions and increasing access to healthy food in rural communities where it is scarce.
The Foundation is looking for food security programs focused on:
Improving chronic health conditions
Ensuring access to fresh, healthy food significantly supports healthier lifestyle choices and improves overall community health outcomes. Programs are encouraged to incorporate health screenings and a robust nutrition education component to mitigate the health risks associated with food insecurity.
Bridging the rural food gap
Improving access to healthy food in rural communities is essential to addressing unique challenges faced by these areas. This grant aims to enhance food security by supporting innovative and sustainable solutions that support local self-sufficiency. Programs are encouraged to incorporate a strong nutrition education component to help individuals make healthier choices, ultimately improving the overall well-being of rural communities across Florida.
The Florida Blue Foundation has approximately $3 million in available food security grants this year and will fund three-and four-year grants. The total amount requested for the life of the grant should range between $270,000 to $400,000 (the approximate amount per year is between $90,000 to
$100,000).
Applications for food security grants are due Tuesday, May 20, 2025, by 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). All applicants will be notified of their status in September 2025.
To access the online application for the Food Security grant program, visit https://floridablue.smartsimple.com/welcome/gms/?u=1.
Watch the 2025 Food Security Informational Webinar for more information on the grant program.
During the past five years, Florida Blue Foundation has awarded more than 140 grants totaling more than $50 million to nonprofit organizations addressing its primary focus areas of improving health, food security, and mental well-being.
If you have questions, contact floridabluefoundation@floridablue.com or via phone at 1-800-477-3736, ext. 63215. Include your name, organization name, your contact information, and interested grant program name.
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