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Blue Shield of California Foundation Health Equity Grants

Blue Shield of California Foundation

AcceleratorGovernment or nonprofit acceleratorNonprofitActive

Source-based profile

Program at a Glance

Program type
Accelerator
Program category
Government or nonprofit accelerator
Organization
Blue Shield of California Foundation
Organization type
Nonprofit
Location
Oakland, California
Company stage served
Not publicly documented
Cohort or participation model
Not publicly documented
Investment or funding offered
Yes
Published investment terms
Non-dilutive; philanthropic grants, no equity taken
Equity or fee model
No equity
Clinical or hospital connection
Not publicly documented
Application status
Active
Founded
2002

Public description

About the program

Blue Shield of California Foundation is an independent foundation that funds work to make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence, with a strong health equity orientation. It has historically funded community clinics, health centers, networks and consortia, and publishes open funding opportunities. It is a grantmaker with structured funding cycles rather than a startup accelerator.

What the program publicly emphasizes

Focus areas and features

Health equityDomestic violence preventionCommunity healthSafety net
  • Category: Government or nonprofit accelerator
  • Published terms: Non-dilutive; philanthropic grants, no equity taken

Sources

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  1. blueshieldcafoundation.org
  2. blueshieldcafoundation.org
  3. gih.org
  4. biospace.com