Healthier Idaho, Healthier Future
We are dedicated to giving back to Idaho and addressing the root causes that impact health.
The Employee Community Fund is a grant program funded by the generosity of Blue Cross of Idaho employees. Each year, the company has an Employee Giving Campaign and all contributions designated to the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health are allocated to the Employee Community Fund. A team of Blue Cross of Idaho employees reviews the grant applications and decides which organizations receive funding.
2024 Impact Report
View or download our latest impact report for more detail on how and where we’re investing in the health of Idaho.
Focus Areas
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Idaho Focused
We are dedicated to giving back to Idaho. Our work reaches across the entire state – from Bear Lake to Bonners Ferry, Driggs to Homedale and everywhere in between.
Panhandle
Highlights of the impact the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health has made in northern Idaho
- Community Transformation Grants to Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint
- Community Health Academy grants to Bonners Ferry, Post Falls, Rathdrum and Sandpoint
- Support of local schools through Steps for Schools Walking Challenge since 2015
- Mayor’s Walking Challenge grants since 2018
- Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance award to St. Maries School District
- Supported community garden and playground in Hayden
North Central Idaho
Highlights of the impact the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health has made in north central Idaho
- Community Transformation Grants to Lapwai and Orofino
- Community Health Academy grants to Lapwai, Lewiston and Nezperce
- Support Nezperce School District preschool expansion with funding
- Supported telehealth facilities in two Clearwater County libraries
- Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking Challenge since 2015
- Mayor’s Walking Challenge grants since 2018
- Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance award to Lewiston School District and Orofino School District
- $1 million scholarship program to the University of Idaho in Moscow
- $1 million scholarship program to Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston
- Charlene Maher Nursing Scholarship to Lewis Clark State College
Southwest Idaho
Highlights of the impact the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health has made in southwest Idaho
- Community Transformation Grants to Nampa and Middleton
- Community Health Academy grants to Caldwell, Homedale, Nampa, New Meadows, Parma, Payette and Weiser
- Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
- Mayor’s Walking Challenge grants since 2014
- $150,000 Nampa School District Community Grant
- Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance awards to schools in Caldwell, Homedale and Nampa
- $48,000 Homedale School District Grant
- Supporting evaluation project between Southwest District Health and Marsing School District
- $1 million scholarship program with College of Idaho in Caldwell
Central Idaho
Highlights of the impact the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health has made in the central district health region
- Community Transformation Grant to Kuna
- Community Health Academy grants to Cascade and McCall
- Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
- Mayor’s Walking Challenge grants since 2014
- Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance grants to Cardinal Academy Public Charter School in Boise
- $250,000 grant to LEAP Housing to create affordable housing in Mountain Home
- Supported Ada County Boys & Girls Clubs through grant funding
- Funded walking paths and fitness courses at local schools
- Funded a story trail in Meridian
Eastern Idaho
Highlights of the impact the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health has made in eastern Idaho
- Community Transformation Grant to Rexburg
- Community Health Academy grants to Ashton, Driggs, Rexburg
- Community Project grant to Driggs
- Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
- Mayor’s Walking Challenge grants since 2017
- Supported City of Driggs comprehensive plan update
South Central Idaho
Highlights of the impact the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health has made in the Magic Valley area
- Community Transformation Grant to Twin Falls
- Community Health Academy grants to Jerome, Twin Falls and Wendell
- $40,000 to support Lincoln County Youth Center
- Support of local schools through the Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
- Mayor’s Walking Challenge grants since 2016
- Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance awards to schools in Cassia County, Shoshone and Twin Falls
- Funded disc golf courses in Shoshone
- Supported Jerome Recreation District kids’ fitness camp
- Supported Books for Babies kits at hospitals in Jerome and Ketchum
- Funded dental care to veterans in the Magic Valley through Wellness Tree Community Clinic
- Community Project grant to Wendell
Southeastern Idaho
Highlights of the impact the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health has made in southeastern Idaho
- Community Health Academy grants to American Falls, Grace, Idaho Falls and Malad
- $1.5 million scholarship program to Idaho State University in Pocatello
- Community Project grant to Chubbuck
- Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
- Mayor’s Walking Challenge grants since 2017
- Funded improvements to Malad City park
- Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance award to American Falls, Blackfoot and Pocatello schools
Investing in Idaho Youth Mental Health
Idaho has a youth behavioral health crisis. We commissioned a report to identify what barriers were preventing youth from accessing behavioral health services. The research uncovered broken systems and offers direct strategies to improve.
Building A Healthy Idaho
How do the social determinants of health shape Idaho communities? The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health and the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation commissioned a report to find out.
Creating Sustainable Change
Health doesn’t happen in a doctor’s office. It happens where we live, learn, work and play. We are committed to creating transformational change that will last for generations.
