# 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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/cdc-rfa-dp-26-0227-public-health-strategies-to-address-alzheimer-s-disease/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361556

> Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP offered grants to any type of organization. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $35.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 26, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | CDC-RFA-DP-26-0227 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 26, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $35.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.334 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

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## What the grant funds

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 aligns with the HBI Road Map Series (including the State & Local Road Map 2023–2027 and the Road Map for Indian Country) and fulfills the aims of the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer"s Act (P.L. 115-406).Funding Structure: Component 1: National Healthy Brain Initiative: Fund at least two (2) organizations to develop & implement public health strategies guided by the HBI Road Map Series. Funded organizations will: Develop evidence-informed training for health care and public health professionals on ADRD and caregiving. Expand the availability & use of public health surveillance data, including adaptation & revision of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) subjective cognitive decline & caregiver optional modules. Facilitate the coordination of recipients & national partners to address ADRD. Funding range: $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 per 12-month budget period. Component 2: BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence: Fund at least two (2) Centers, each specializing in one of three topic-specific areas: dementia risk reduction, early detection and management of dementia, or dementia caregiving. Centers will: Support the needs of the BOLD public health program and other public health agencies. Identify, disseminate, and promote best practices. Translate promising research into practical tools and resources. Increase professional education and develop materials to address specific individual needs to improve health outcomes. Funding range: $750,000 to $1,000,000 per 12-month budget period. Component 3: ADRD Public Health Adoption Accelerator. Fund up to two (2) organizations to serve as public health strategy adaptation accelerator programs. This means using dissemination and implementation of science to spread and put into practice effective public health strategies, tools, and resources to tackle ADRD.

## Questions people ask

### Is CDC-RFA-DP-26-0227 still open?

No. It closed on June 26, 2026.

### Who can apply for 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?

Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 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?

Closed June 26, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $35.0 million in total across about 7 awards.

### Who has won 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 grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Alzheimers Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc, New York University, Regents of the University of Minnesota. The program made 73 awards worth $50.2 million in that time.