Buckeye Partnership Grant Program (Formerly Buckeye Grant Program)
At Buckeye Health Plan, we believe strong communities help people stay healthy. As a trusted Ohio Medicaid plan, we partner with community organizations to improve access to care, increase preventive services and support better health outcomes across Ohio.
For more than 20 years, Buckeye has built meaningful relationships with over 65,000 community partners. These organizations are on the front lines, serving Ohio’s most vulnerable families. When we come alongside our partners with funding, resources and volunteer support, we help extend their reach and deepen their impact.
Together, we can do more. Learn how Buckeye may be able to support your organization.
Microgrant Program
Buckeye is proud to invest in community programs that support the health and well-being of low-income Ohioans. Through our Microgrant Program, eligible nonprofit organizations may apply for a one-time award of up to $2,000. Grants are awarded annually and support programs that align with Buckeye's mission and strategic priorities.
Funding Criteria
To be considered, organizations must:
- Align with Buckeye's mission, guiding principles and strategic priorities
- Directly serve Ohio Medicaid members.
- Be in good standing with the Ohio Secretary of State and the Internal Revenue Service
- Be registered as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
Grant Applications Are Due
Our Partnership Priorities
Buckeye prioritizes partnerships that align with our mission and the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s population health goals:
- Healthy Children and Adults – Promoting preventive screenings and supporting academic success
- Women and Infant Health – Expanding access to timely care and addressing maternal and infant health outcomes
- Behavioral Health – Supporting coordinated behavioral health services and reducing substance use–related deaths
- Older Adults – Supporting independence, choice and quality of life
- Chronic Physical and Developmental Conditions –Promoting well-managed, whole-person care
Questions?
For general questions, please email LaVelle Betts, Manager of Community Relations, at lbetts@centene.com.
Please note: Funding requests must be submitted through the application links above. Requests sent by email will not be considered.
All grants, sponsorships and event participation requests require approval from Buckeye’s leadership team. Funding is limited and awarded at Buckeye’s discretion to best support our mission of transforming the health of the communities we serve one person at a time. Funding will be awarded up to 75 days after notification of the award.