$30,000 Blue Impact SM Grant Fuels Growth of STOKE’s Youth Program
Author: Candice O'Hara, STOKE
Article Published: 08/07/2026 Volume: 5 Edition: 05$30,000 Blue Impact SM Grant Fuels Growth of STOKE’s Youth Program
Candice O'Hara
STOKE
Science Technology Outdoors Knowledge Entrepreneurship recently announced that it received a $30,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana. The grant will help STOKE continue to offer unique afterschool programs and activities and be able to expand into new opportunities.
“We are so grateful for the amazing gift of support from BCBSMT. This will help tremendously in fulfilling STOKE’s mission of providing free programs to the youth we serve,” said Jim Domino,
STOKE’s President. “We will, with this support, now be able to expand our opportunities and continue our commitment to the kids and their families into the foreseeable future”.
BCBSMT’s Blue Impact grant initiative is part of an ongoing commitment to invest in and collaborate with community organizations that offer sustainable, measurable programs that address the social and economic factors impacting health and wellness in our state.
STOKE’s commitment to underserved youth aligns with the vision of Blue Impact to improve health outcomes in communities across Montana. “Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, both inside and outside the classroom,” said Lisa Kelley, president of BCBSMT. “We’re honored to support STOKE’s mission to empower Montana youth through innovative after-school programs that spark curiosity, build resilience, and open doors to brighter futures.”
