Investing With Purpose

Strengthening Communities Through Meaningful, Mission‑Driven Investments

CareFirst invests in programs that strengthen whole‑person health, advance equity and remove barriers that keep people from living their healthiest lives. As a not‑for‑profit healthcare organization, every dollar we earn is reinvested to support the people and places we serve—ensuring care, connection and community grow stronger across the region.

How We Invest

  • We Invest Where It Matters Most: Programs that address the drivers of health—food access, housing, transportation, behavioral health and youth support.
  • We Partner With Purpose: Organizations that deeply understand their communities and can reach people most impacted by inequities.
  • We Prioritize Sustainable Change: Investments that build long‑term capacity, expand access and create healthier futures across the Mid‑Atlantic.

Grant Opportunities

Funding Types We Support

  • Programmatic grants (multi‑year and short‑term)

  • Community impact grants

  • Sponsorships supporting events, learning or community engagement

  • Capacity‑building or infrastructure investments

How Funding Works

  • CareFirst primarily accepts applications by invitation
  • Eligibility and compliance checks apply
  • Submissions do not guarantee funding

See Our Grant History

Connected for Greater Impact

CareFirst’s commitment to community health is part of a larger mission to transform care. Explore how our work connects to other CareFirst initiatives:

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Transformation

See how CareFirst is reimagining healthcare for everyone.

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