The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement partners with organizations to transform health in Arizona, aiming to amplify their impact. It focuses on providing grant opportunities for Arizona-based organizations that seek funding related to its focus areas, supporting programs, applied research projects, and a select number of charitable events each year.
The Momentum Maker grant is a program focused on enhancing mental health initiatives, particularly in schools across Arizona. Recognizing the heightened stress, anxiety, and uncertainty caused by the pandemic and safety concerns, the grant aims to support mental health improvements for students, teachers, and staff. This yearly program offers a single grant valued at $75,000, which includes expert guidance, training sessions for capacity building in mental health competencies, and a flexible fund of $25,000 for the grantee to direct towards mental health activities that specifically address the needs within schools.