MDHHS issues seeks applications for new and updated brain health programs

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) for organizations to create new or update existing programs focused on brain health.

The focus of the initiative is to provide brain health care and accessible resources to communities, collect data on community and program impact, and offer education opportunities and resources for brain health, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized tribes, a group of federally recognized Michigan tribes or an Urban Indian Health Clinic program, community-based organizations and colleges and universities.

The award period begins April 1, 2027, and ends Sept. 30, 2027. MDHHS expects to award approximately up to $100,000. Project director requests to get access to the applications are due by 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30. Grant applications must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS system by 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4.

A pre-application conference will be held to provide instruction on using the EGrAMS system at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5. The webinar will last approximately 90 minutes and can be accessed at https://bit.ly/4i5ZEoq. At the conclusion of the conference, a recording of the webinar will be posted on the EGrAMS system.

For more information or to apply, visit the EGrAMS website and select "About EGrAMS" link in the left panel to access the "Competitive Application Instructions" training manual. The complete GFO and resource documents can be accessed under the 'Current Grants' section within the "Public Health Administration" link and by selecting the "HBPR-2027" grant program.

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