Driving Change Together: Univera Healthcare Opens 2026Health Equity Award Applications
BUFFALO, NY – Univera Healthcare has opened the application portal for its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports innovative, community-based solutions to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes. This year, Univera Healthcare will partner with the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York on the Health Equity Innovation Awards, with the Health Foundation providing additional funds to enhance the impact of the program.
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations within Univera Healthcare’s service area can apply online at UniveraHealthcare.com. The application period runs from Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00 a.m. through Friday, March 6 at 11:59 p.m.
Funding priorities include:
Managing chronic conditions
Improving maternal health
Supporting mental and behavioral health
Addressing social determinants of health
Awards will recognize programs that demonstrate measurable impact and innovation, such as introducing new approaches, leveraging technology, or building meaningful collaborations.
For full application details and requirements, visit UniveraHealthcare.com.
Univera Healthcare is a nonprofit health plan that serves members across the eight counties of Western New York. The insurer is part of a Rochester-based health plan with about 1.5 million upstate New York members. The company's mission is to help people live healthier and more secure lives through access to high-quality, affordable health care. Its products and services include cost-saving prescription drug discounts, wellness tracking tools and access to telemedicine. The health plan and its parent company have more than 4,000 employees with about 500 based in Western New York. The company is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce to foster innovation and better serve its members. It also encourages employees to engage in their communities by providing paid volunteer time off as one of many benefits. To learn more, visit www.univerahealthcare.com.
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is an independent private foundation that advocates for continuous improvement in health and health care for the people and communities of Western and Central New York. The Health Foundation’s vision is a healthy central and western New York where racial and socioeconomic equity are prioritized so all people can reach their full potential and achieve equitable health outcomes. For more information, please visit www.hfwcny.org.