The BCBSND Caring Foundation, established in 1989 as a private 501(c)(3) organization, strives to improve the health and well-being of North Dakotans and their communities. Through partnerships, the foundation aims to support sustainable and innovative efforts that promote better outcomes and create lasting change for the health of the state's residents.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation's Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program aims to transform the health and well-being of rural North Dakotans by addressing social determinants of health to build a future of equity and full potential for all. This program specifically supports efforts in economic stability, education access and quality, healthcare access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context.