We make grants to improve Louisiana’s health outcomes.
Through our strategic philanthropic work, we empower people, organizations, and communities across the state to create meaningful and lasting change. Our grantee partners share our dedication to making a measurable impact on the health and lives of Louisiana’s people.
Our grants improve the Social Determinants of Health in Louisiana.
Research shows that 70% or more of a person’s health outcomes are shaped by their daily physical, emotional, and social experiences. Our grantee partners’ work connects healthcare, education, economic stability, built environments, and social supports with their clients’ overall health.
Since 2020:
$27 Million
in grants awarded for health outcomes and disaster relief
Since 2020:
24 Million
health screenings, meals, and more
In 2023:
2.4 Million
people served by grantee programs
Join us at our 2025 Annual Convenings!
Join us in Lake Charles, Ruston, Metairie or Baton Rouge for a day dedicated to fostering collaboration among nonprofit leaders, funders, and community champions. Through expert panels, guided discussions, and interactive networking, you’ll explore strategies to tackle Louisiana’s public health challenges. Learn from inspiring speakers, including Dr. Flint Mitchell from the Louisiana Department of Health, and gain valuable insights that can spark meaningful partnerships and innovative solutions.
What to Expect:
- Expert-Led Panels & Discussions
- Keynote Presentation by Dr. Flint Mitchell
- Networking with Funders & Nonprofit Peers
- Free Registration & Lunch Provided
Featured Story
Grant Partners Making a Difference
Learn how partners across Louisiana are closing the nursing gap.
Since 2018, the Blue Cross Foundation has facilitated funding, coalition-building, and advocacy work to create and share collaborative models that graduate more qualified nurses. Read our case study and learn more about our partners.
Families Helping Families NOLA is connecting young people with autism to community and careers.
The people of Families Helping Families NOLA are makers who create pathways for family members with disabilities, which is especially important for those who are waitlisted for services. With funding from the BCBSLA Foundation, they’re training young people with autism to reach their career potential and live healthier, more fulfilling lives with rich social connections.
The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition’s Health Fellows Program is diversifying the healthcare workforce.
Young people of color face unique obstacles in joining the healthcare workforce — especially those coming from backgrounds of generational poverty. But diversifying the healthcare workforce is the key to unlocking equitable health outcomes. The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition is helping connecting young people to their dreams.
The Crescent City Mentorship Collaborative is breaking down barriers to build community support for young people.
Mentors can create community, support and connection for today’s youths. The Crescent City Mentoring Collaborative is a coalition of Black-led New Orleans nonprofit organizations with the shared mission to strengthen the recruitment and retention pipeline for effective mentors throughout the local community.