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
2024 Angel Award Honorees Announced
We are proud to announce this year’s recipients of The Angel Award ‒ nine everyday people who have distinguished themselves by going above and beyond to improve the health and lives of Louisiana’s children.
2024 Angel Award Honorees
- Kathy Coleman | Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana | Baton Rouge
- Erin Davison, MBA | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana | Lake Charles
- Caryl Ewing | Pointe Coupee Early Childhood Coalition | New Roads
- Aaron Frumin | unCommon Construction | New Orleans
- Kimberly Evans Novod | Saul’s Light Foundation | New Orleans
- Hillary Sirmon | Miracles to Milestones | Monroe
- Dr. Annie W. Spell | Hearts of Hope | Lafayette
- Jamon Turner | Just Believe Training |Haughton
- Erin Powell (Blue Angel) | Project 2.5+ | Monroe
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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.