The Catalyst Fund is funded entirely with donations from employees of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. It is administered by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. Catalyst Fund grants are awarded every six to seven weeks throughout the year, except June and July. They assist with one-time expenses needed to strengthen an organization's ability to expand access to health care in Massachusetts or to provide funding for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator and training in its use. Grants range from $1,000 to $3,500 depending upon the size and scope of the proposed project. Since 2002, the Catalyst Fund has distributed more than $618,000 to community-based organizations, health centers, clinics, and health advocacy groups.

 

Catalyst Fund Review Committee  

 

Guidelines 

 

Catalyst Fund Application (pdf)  (word)

 

Catalyst Fund AED Applications (pdf)  (word)

 

Catalyst Fund Final Report (pdf)  (word)