School Grants Program

The Highmark Foundation is pleased to announce important updates to the Highmark Foundation's School Grants Program for the 2026-2027 school year. We've updated the program to include a new limit on the number of applications per school district in the state of Pennsylvania and updated our funding categories to simplify the application process and increase overall impact.

What's New for 2026-2027

Our commitment to children's health remains strong
This program continues our dedication to improving children's health by empowering schools to foster healthy habits and supportive environments for students.

New, focused funding categories
We've refined our grant categories to better target crucial areas of student health.

• Health care access: This category supports initiatives related to access to care, fitness, nutrition, and social-emotional connection for students.
• Economic stability for students: This category focuses on providing essential basic needs for students.

Eligibility Requirements

Please note the following eligibility criteria.

Who can apply? Public, private, charter, parochial, intermediate units, or vocational high schools located in Pennsylvania or West Virginia.

Application limit: In Pennsylvania, there's a new limit of three applications per school district. Individual schools must coordinate with their district, intermediate unit, or diocese to ensure this limit is met.

The Highmark Foundation School Grants Program application is available only at https://highmarkfoundationrfp.versaic.com. The application will be open from Feb. 16 – March 31, 2026.

Review our brochure for full program details and essential information regarding updated grant categories, guidelines, and eligibility requirements.

Virtual Office Hours

We will be hosting virtual "office hours." Questions about the program? Log in anytime during the designated one-hour period on the following days:

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
2:30-3:30 p.m.

Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 216 150 510 483 19
Passcode: RB2vY7n7
Or dial in by phone (audio only)
+1 412-564-3624
Phone conference ID: 900 656 507#

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
2:30-3:30 p.m.

Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 260 575 209 558 97
Passcode: fZ9Fu6vR
Or dial in by phone (audio only)
+1 412-564-3624
Phone conference ID: 836 654 158#