As a community-minded organization, every decision we make is motivated by the well-being of our communities. We run programs to help Albertans thrive in the communities where they live, work, learn and play. Through these programs, we work to ensure more Albertans can access the supports they need to live well. Because living well goes hand-in-hand with living your best life.
Community funding
The Community Wellbeing grant program
In 2023, Alberta Blue Cross marked its 75th anniversary with the launch of the Community Wellbeing grant program. While this was originally going to be a one-time program, Alberta Blue Cross decided to continue this program into 2024 with some changes.
The 2024 Community Wellbeing grant program provides 30 awards of $1,000 each to non-profit organizations that promote health and wellbeing in their communities. This program supports the physical, mental and social wellbeing of all Albertans, and celebrates Alberta Blue Cross’s® legacy of giving back to the communities we serve.
Organizations were able to nominate themselves for this grant.
This year's program is now closed. Recipients will be announced in December.
Built Together
Building spaces for active living
In 2013, we recognized that many communities don’t have access to places to live an active lifestyle. Built Together (previously known as the Healthy Communities Grant program), was created to help Albertans build places to be active in their communities. Whether it be a skate park, playground, outdoor gym or sports court, we’re helping Albertans—young and old—get and stay healthy on their own terms.
This year's program is now closed. Recipients will be announced in December.
Scholarships
Removing financial barriers to education
Post-secondary education opens doors to young Albertans to lead better lives. For this reason, we’re committed to easing some of the financial barriers for students in Alberta. Through our scholarship programs, we support students at post-secondary institutions across the province and through our scholarships for Indigenous students, we support recent high school graduates and mature Indigenous students to pursue further education.
Grassroots funding
COVID Community Roots Program
The pandemic had a devastating impact on communities across the province. To support services in rural and remote communities, we launched our COVID Community Roots Program to provide grants of up to $3,000 for grassroots, community-led initiatives serving vulnerable populations during the pandemic. We partnered with the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association and Communities ChooseWell to support the social, mental, emotional and physical well-being of communities across Alberta.
Faces of Wellness
Recognizing champions for wellness
The Alberta Blue Cross® Faces of Wellness program began in 2021 with the goal of celebrating Albertans who are champions for wellness in their communities, their workplaces and in their own lives. Each year, the program recognizes individuals working toward healthier lives by highlighting their impacts and stories.
This year’s program is now closed. Recipients will be notified in December.
