The Anthem Foundation (philanthropic arm of Anthem/Elevance Health) focuses on prevention-oriented public health that addresses social drivers of health, with a strong emphasis on maternal & infant health, chronic disease prevention (heart disease, diabetes, cancer), healthy lifestyles, food security, and disaster/community resiliency. It funds health equity and community-based interventions that serve Anthem/Elevance service areas and vulnerable populations — often partnering with large national organizations as well as local health systems and community nonprofits. Grants range from small targeted awards to multi‑year program investments and strategic multi‑million partner commitments tied to the foundation’s Healthy Generations platform.
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Mix of grant types: small, targeted local awards; multi-year programmatic grants (1–3 years); and large strategic investments/partnerships. Many initiatives are RFP- or program-driven with geographic priority for Anthem/Elevance communities and occasional state- or region-specific competitions. Funding often flows through named initiatives (e.g., Healthy Generations, Food as Medicine) rather than open unsolicited grants.
Watch program-specific RFPs and initiative pages (Healthy Generations, Food as Medicine, Maternal & Infant Health) for deadlines; many opportunities are competitive and geographically prioritized to Anthem/Elevance service areas. Expect to submit to RFPs or partner solicitations rather than unsolicited requests; propose measurable, prevention-focused interventions tied to social determinants of health and indicate alignment with Anthem/Elevance communities. For large partnerships, demonstrate capacity for scale and evaluation; for local projects, highlight community impact and sustainability.
Current and upcoming funding from Anthem Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; proposed interventions must target disparities and include measurable outcomes and partnerships as required by the RFP.
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Who can apply: Only qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits; must define and report metrics/outcomes, demonstrate knowledge of social determinants of health, collaborate with partners, and leverage other funding sources. Individuals and fiscally sponsored projects are ineligible.
Deadline: Program- and RFP-specific (see individual RFPs for dates; examples include Jan 31, 2026 and Jul 31, 2026 for specific focus areas)
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities (170(b)(1)(a)(vi), 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), 509(a)(3) Types I–III). Must demonstrate measurable outcomes, partnerships, and alignment with focus area.
Deadline: Program-specific; stated RFP deadline: July 31, 2026
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations (foundation-specified subsections); projects must define outcomes and demonstrate capacity to measure and track progress.
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations with programs aligned to food-as-medicine approaches and foundation priorities; must demonstrate measurable impact and partnerships.
Deadline: Applications reopen 2027 (per foundation schedule)
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