Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces more than $4.5M in grants to support nonprofit long-term sustainability and COVID-19 recovery
Thursday, 20 August 2020
Philadelphia, PA —August 20, 2020 — The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) today announced more than $4.5 million in funding as part of the Foundation’s continued commitment to community health and nonprofit sustainability.
The Foundation accelerated grants totaling more than $2.4 million to support operations at nearly 40 health centers that receive funding through the Foundation’s Blue Safety Net program....
Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces more than $3.2M in grants supporting community health centers, addressing the opioid epidemic, and community innovation
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Philadelphia, PA — December 16, 2019 — The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) today announced more than $3.2 million in grants through the following Foundation programs: Blue Safety Net, Supporting Treatment and Overdose Prevention (STOP), Community Innovation, and Nurses for Tomorrow. Grants awarded will provide operational support to build health center capacity, assist individuals struggling with opioid use disorder,...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces nearly $1.6 million in grants
Tuesday, 06 August 2019
Grants will help support local nurses, address regional health challenges, and assist those fighting opioid use disorder
Philadelphia, PA — August 6, 2019 — The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) announced nearly $1.6 million in funding to support three programs: Nurses for Tomorrow, Supporting Treatment and Opioid Prevention (STOP) Initiative, and Community Innovation.
Nurses for Tomorrow
Twenty nursing schools will receive nearly $1.2 million in scholarship funding for undergraduate,...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation Celebrates National Nurses Week
Wednesday, 08 May 2019
Highlighting its long-term support, the Foundation announces new grants and continuing education opportunities
Since 2004, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) and Independence Blue Cross have invested $20 million to help advance the education and professional development of nurses and nurse leaders. In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), the Foundation hosted area nursing professionals today at a celebratory event at Independence LIVE....- Published in News, Nursing Education
Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces nearly $1.8M in grants supporting nursing, addressing the opioid epidemic, and community health and wellness
Thursday, 02 August 2018
Philadelphia, PA — The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) today announced nearly $1.8 million in funding to support three programs: Nurses for Tomorrow, Supporting Treatment and Opioid Prevention (STOP) Initiative, and Building Healthier Communities.
Nurses for Tomorrow
Twenty-two nursing schools are the recipients of nearly $1.1 million in scholarship funding for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing students through the Foundation’s Nurse for Tomorrow program....- Published in Community Health, News, Nursing Education
Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces grants supporting community health and well-being
Thursday, 30 November 2017
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) announced grants more than $2.75 million through its Blue Safety Net and Building Healthier Communities programs. The grants are aimed at population health and strengthening the delivery of health care.
Blue Safety Net
Through the Blue Safety Net program, the Foundation funds private, nonprofit health centers that provide affordable access to quality care in underserved areas....- Published in News, Nursing Education