By Craig Anderson

WILMINGTON — Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware announced its third quarter BluePrints for the Community grantees, which will collectively receive more than $3 million in funding.

BluePrints has now committed over $7 million in 2022 through its Small and Standard grant programs.

“As the health landscape constantly evolves, BluePrints sees Delaware nonprofits continue to adapt and innovate,” said Rita Landgraf, chair of the Blueprints for the Community Advisory Council.

“It is a privilege to partner with every grant recipient to address the most pressing needs of our neighbors.”

Standard Grant recipients include the American Heart Association, the Beebe Medical Foundation, the Delaware Health Equity Coalition, the Do Care Doula Foundation, the Nemours Foundation, the University of Delaware, Westside Family Healthcare and the YMCA of Delaware.

Small Grant recipients include the Brain Injury Association of Delaware, the Cancer Support Community Delaware, the Choir School of Delaware, ContactLifeline, Donate Delaware, Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids, the Into Light Project and the Tilton Society of Delaware.

“Our community and provider partners are doing tremendous work to develop our healthcare workforce, mitigate health risks, and provide the most needed services to those who need it most,” said Nick Moriello, president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware. “We are thankful for their dedication and collaboration as we work to improve health outcomes throughout the state.”

BluePrints for the Community supports programs throughout Delaware that improve health results. Applications can be found here. All Delaware 501(c)3 organizations are eligible to submit proposals that are focused on health and demonstrate meaningful impact.