The Select Health Awards support organizations that:
- Address social drivers of health such as access to health care, food security and housing stability
- Improve mental well-being
- Improve chronic and avoidable health outcomes
Select Health Awards
The Select Health Awards recognize grassroots organizations in Southern Idaho, Utah and Clark County, Nevada that promote healthy communities.
Apply within your state
We will be accepting applications for the 2026 Select Health Awards from
January 1 to February 28, 2026 or until 200 applications are received per
state. To apply, select “Get started” under your respective state below.
2025 Select Health Awards Winners
Utah Winners
Idaho Winners
Nevada Winners
Awards FAQs
Have any questions about the award or how to apply?
Organizations cannot use funding for:
- Any form of compensation (e.g., salaries or speaker fees)
- New building construction (e.g., bricks and mortar)
- Overhead costs
- Payments for rent, utilities, or space rental
- Donations to another charity or allocation of the grant to other organizations (e.g., re-gifting the monies)
- Payment of debt
- Startup costs (new business)
- One-time events (e.g., races, galas, tournaments)
- Fundraising events
- Scholarships (re-gifting)
- Personal expenses
- Illegal activity
Examples of what the $5,000 can be used for:
- Program expenses and enhancements
- Supplies and equipment
- Fee for service
- Ongoing campaigns
- Educational material
- Anything not listed under "restrictions"
Organizations whose services directly align with our current health priorities or address social drivers of health are given special consideration. For specific health priorities, see the list below.
- Addressing social drivers of health such as access to health care, food security, and housing stability
- Improving mental well-being
- Improving health outcomes for those with chronic or avoidable conditions
Organizations with an operating budget of less than $1 million are eligible to apply for the awards. Organizations with an operating budget of more than $1 million are invited to apply for other grant opportunities at Intermountain Health. You may also provide information on other ways to support your organization, such as events, to Emily Allen at emily.allen@selecthealth.org.
No, applicants do not need to be nonprofit organizations.
Choose “Get started” under one of the states listed above. We are accepting applications from January 1 to February 28, 2026 or until 200 applications are received per state.
We accept the first 200 applications for each participating state and one application per organization.
We will identify 10 winners from Idaho, Utah, and Clark County, Nevada who will receive the $5,000 award. All applications are reviewed by a committee to determine the awardees.
Information submitted as part of the Select Health Awards application will not be retained or used for any purpose other than promoting your program or to share with other groups with a similar mission and purpose to Select Health.
Past recipients must wait two years before applying again for the awards. For example, 2023 winners will be eligible again in 2026.
Yes, the monetary award is taxable. Recipients must submit either a Federal ID number or social security number prior to payment of the award.
- First consideration is given to those whose services directly align with the health priorities above or address a social driver of health
- Consider whether you are a local organization serving local communities
- Be specific when sharing your organization’s purpose, goals, and aims
- Share how the award will boost your organization’s ability to complete a goal or provide a service you’ve been working towards
- Think long-term impact-we’re looking for initiatives and projects rather than one-time events
The winner is awarded $5,000 cash.
We are accepting applications for the 2026 Select Health Awards from January 1 to February 28, 2026, or until 200 applications are received from each participating state.
Select Health is a nonprofit health insurance organization serving members in Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Colorado. We are committed to Helping People Live the Healthiest Lives Possible®. Our wide range of government and commercial plans serve the entire community. Learn more here.
We’d love to hear from you. Email us at selecthealthawards@selecthealth.org.
Completed applications are reviewed by the Select Health Awards Committee, which includes leaders from the community, Select Health employees, and representatives from our clinical partners.
The awards are offered in Utah, Clark County Nevada, and Southern Idaho. Southern Idaho includes all counties south of Idaho County.
