In Idaho for Idaho

As an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health works closely with mayors and communities across Idaho to make investments that make our state healthier.

 

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How We Got Our Start

Insurance provider Blue Cross of Idaho established the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health in 2001 as part of its long-term commitment to the health of Idahoans.

The goal? To create a nonprofit organization that could give back by addressing the root causes that impact health. Blue Cross of Idaho established and founded the Foundation as an independent 501(c)3 with its own board of directors, its own executive director, and its own mission.

Today — more than 20 years later — the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health is self-funded by its endowment, with no guaranteed funding from the insurance company or any other organization.

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Giving Back to Idaho Communities

Scroll over each section of Idaho to learn about the impact we’ve made in that region.

The 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, Rathdrum and Sandpoint
  • Mayor's Walking Challenge grants since 2018
  • Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
  • Behavioral Health program support for Lake Pend Oreille, Coeur d'Alene, Kellogg, Mullan and Wallace school districts
  • Community School technical assistance awards to Lakeland School District and Coeur d'Alene School District
  • 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 has made in North Central Idaho.

  • Community Transformation Grants to Lapwai and Orofino
  • Community Health Academy grants to Lewiston and Nezperce
  • Supported telehealth facilities in two Clearwater County libraries
  • Mayor's Walking Challenge grants since 2018
  • Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
  • Supported Nezperce School District preschool expansion with grant
  • Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance awards to Lewiston and Orofino school districts
  • $1 million scholarship program to the University of Idaho in Moscow
  • $1 million scholarship program to Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston

Southwestern Idaho

Highlights of the impact the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health has made in Southwestern Idaho.

  • Community Transformation Grants to Nampa and Middleton
  • Community Health Academy grants to Caldwell, Homedale, Nampa, New Meadows, Payette and Weiser
  • Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
  • Mayor's Walking Challenge grants since 2014
  • Nampa School District Community Grant
  • Support of Emmett comprehensive plan update
  • Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance awards to schools in Elevate Academy (Caldwell), and Caldwell, Homedale and Nampa school districts
  • Support of Homedale School District preschool startup with grant
  • Community Schools technical assistance awards to Caldwell, Homedale, Marsing, Nampa, Notus and Wilder school districts
  • Support of school nurse pilot program with 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 Central Idaho.

  • Community Transformation Grant to Kuna
  • Community Health Academy grants to Cascade, Glenns Ferry and McCall
  • Mayor's Walking Challenge grants since 2014
  • Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
  • Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance awards to the Boise School District and Cardinal Academy Public Charter School (Boise)
  • Grant to LEAP Housing to create affordable housing in Mountain Home
  • Community Schools technical assistance awards to Cascade, Horseshoe Bend, Kuna and Mountain Home school districts
  • Supported a Community Health Worker at nonprofit Jesse Tree
  • Support of Cascade Medical Center Foundation's Aging in Place program
  • 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 and Rexburg
  • Community Project grant to Driggs
  • Mayor's Walking Challenge grants since 2017
  • Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
  • Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance award to Jefferson County School District
  • Community Schools technical assistance awards to Fremont County and Jefferson County school districts
  • Supported Driggs comprehensive plan update

South Central Idaho

Highlights of the impact the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health has made in South Central Idaho.

  • Community Transformation Grant to Twin Falls
  • Community Health Academy grants to Jerome, Twin Falls and Wendell
  • Community Project Grant to Wendell
  • Supported Lincoln County Youth Commission preschool and youth center
  • Healthy Minds Partnership technical assistance grants to Camas County, Cassia County, Richfield, Shoshone and Twin Falls school districts
  • Support of local schools through Steps for Schools walking challenge since 2015
  • Mayor's Walking Challenge grants since 2016
  • Community Schools technical assistance awards to Filer, Jerome, Minidoka and Twin Falls school districts
  • Funded disc golf courses in Shoshone
  • Supported Jerome Recreation District kids' fitness camp
  • Supported Books for Babies at hospitals in Jerome and Ketchum
  • Funded dental care to veterans in the Magic Valley through Wellness Tree Community Clinic

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 awards to American Falls, Blackfoot, Pocatello, Preston and Shelley school districts
  • Behavioral Health program support for Pocatello School District
  • Community Schools technical assistance award to American Falls School District