BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina - Foundation
Adults excercising
Healthy Active Communities

Equipment Requests

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation’s Healthy Active Communities Focus Area seeks to assist agencies to invest in equipment that will help them increase physical activity and encourage healthy eating.  Agencies may request up to $5000 when seeking assistance though the Equipment Request.  Please note this request is for EQUIPMENT ONLY.  Comprehensive proposals seeking investment in programs, policy and environmental changes should include the associated equipment costs on the budget spreadsheet of their proposal and should not complete this separate equipment request.

Equipment is defined as tools or accessories that will enhance the capability of an agency to increase levels of physical activity or access to healthy food for rural communities or for vulnerable populations in urban communities.

Examples include (but are not limited to):

  • Be Active pedometers
  • Heart rate monitors
  • Exercise balls
  • Yoga mats
  • Dyna bands
  • Weights
  • Age-appropriate play equipment
  • Garden tools and supplies

Equipment Request Application

 Quick LinksWho We FundGrants Up To $25,000Health of Vulnerable PopulationsHealthy Active Communities Community Impact through Nonprofit ExcellenceSpecial InitiativesFrequently Asked Questions

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). ® Registered Marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.