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Public Health Strategies to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: The National Healthy Brain Initiative, BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence, and Public Health Adoption Accelerator

Agency: Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP

Assistance Listings: 93.334 -- The Healthy Brain Initiative: Technical Assistance to Implement Public Health Actions related to Cognitive Health, Cognitive Impairment, and Caregiving at the State and Local Levels

Last Updated: May 27, 2026
Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive condition. It begins with mild memory loss and may lead to the inability to communicate or respond to one's environment. Its prevalence is rising with the aging U.S. population. In 2021, it was the 5th leading cause of death for those 65 and older, with death rates continuing to climb.The CDC Alzheimer's Disease Program, through the National Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) and funded partners, promotes brain health, addresses cognitive impairment, and supports caregivers using evidence-based approaches. This funding opportunity...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

  • Unrestricted

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts

Government

  • City or township governments
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Additional information

NA

Grantor contact information

Description

Dr. Machell Town dphnofos@cdc.gov

Email

dphnofos@cdc.gov

dphnofos@cdc.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
cdc-rfa-dp-26-0227.pdf
cdc-rfa-dp-26-0227.pdf
May 27, 2026 03:02 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: June 26, 2026

Application process

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Award

$35,000,000

Program Funding

7

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

CDC-RFA-DP-26-0227

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

May 27, 2026

Archive date:

July 26, 2026

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