Birmingham, AL – As a part of our commitment to expand health and wellness and educational opportunities for students across Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Be Healthy grant programs are awarding over $390,000 to 32 schools across Alabama. As part of the Be Healthy School Grant and Be Healthy Health Science Grant programs, students will have more access to health-based initiatives and educational opportunities in the healthcare field respectively. We are proud that as of this year’s Be Healthy School Grant cycle, a total of over $4 million has been awarded to Alabama schools since 2012.

Through the Be Healthy School Grant program, 23 schools enrolling K through 12 students will receive a grant of up to $20,000, benefiting over 11,000 students. Eligible projects for this program include P.E. and exercise equipment, playground upgrades, adaptive equipment and school gardens. Meanwhile, the Be Healthy Health Science program is awarding nine high school health science career programs up to $10,000 to expand these programs and prepare students for future employment in healthcare.

“We are proud to support Alabama schools through the Be Healthy School Grant and Be Healthy Health Science Grant programs,” said Tim King, Community Relations and The Caring Foundation Manager, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. “These two programs open countless opportunities to students so they can pursue healthier lives and better futures.”

Blue Cross has awarded over $4 million through 401 Be Healthy School Grants since 2012, and over $190,000 through 20 Be Healthy Health Science Grants since 2024.

Congratulations to the following schools receiving grants for the 2026-2027 school year:

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