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2026 Social Determinants of Health Grants, $25,000 – $250,000

The Social Determinants of Health grants will focus on the factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, and work and the systems shaping the conditions of people’s daily lives. Grants will be awarded that address the following categories:

  • Economic stability
  • Education access and quality
  • Healthcare access and quality
  • Neighborhoods and safe housing
  • Social and community context

Letters of intent will open on January 1 and close on January 12. 

Foundation staff will review letters of intent, and applicants will be notified of approval or decline by email on January 30. 

Full applications will open for approved letters of intent on February 2, and organizations will have until midnight on February 20 to submit their finalized applications. 

Applicants will be notified of final decisions by email on May 6. 

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2026 Behavioral Health Grants, $25,000 – $250,000

The Behavioral Health grants focus on improving the behavioral and mental health in Arkansas. Grants will be awarded that address the following categories:

  • Access to Quality Mental Healthcare
  • Awareness, Education, and Outreach
  • Crisis Care
  • Early Intervention
  • Mental Health Innovation
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Preventative Behavioral Healthcare

Letters of intent will open on July 1 and close on July 13. 

Foundation staff will review letters of intent, and applicants will be notified of approval or decline by email on August 3. 

Full applications will open for approved letters of intent on August 4, and organizations will have until midnight on August 20 to submit their finalized applications. 

Applicants will be notified of final decisions by email on November 11. 

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Grant Application Summaries

Social Determinants of Health Submission Guidelines

Behavioral Health Submission Guidelines

Mini Grants Submission Guidelines

Mini Grants

Blue & You Foundation mini grants of $1,000-$5,000 support 501c3 nonprofit organizations, government entities, churches, and schools, colleges and universities applying for health initiatives. Applicants are only able to apply for one of the following categories per grant application:

  • Emergency Medical Equipment
    • AEDs
    • Stop the Bleed Kits
    • Narcan
  • Maternal and Child Health
    • Child Passenger Safety Seats
    • Safe Sleeping Equipment
    • Blood Pressure Cuffs
    • Diapers
    • Formula
    • Transportation Assistance for Access to Care
  • Food Pantry Support
    • Healthy Proteins
    • Healthy Fruits & Vegetables
    • Dairy
    • Whole Grains
    • Healthy Fats
    • Pantry Equipment
    • Economic Stability or Health Classes
  • School Health Initiatives at a public school, college or university
    • Calming Rooms
    • Food Pantry Supplies
    • Hygiene Products
    • Financial Literacy
    • Preventative Programs

Mini grants open on January 1 and the first day of each quarter throughout the year. Applications will be evaluated during the final month of each quarter. 

Applications will be open during the months of January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November and notifications of approval or decline will be sent during the months of March, June, September, and December. 

All applications will be evaluated based on the need and quality of the requests. 

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Please see our FAQ page for questions regarding organization and program eligibility, timelines and grant requirements.

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