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

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Opportunity number
CDC-RFA-DP-26-0227
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Not on record

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Category
  • Health
Eligible applicants
  • State Governments
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • City/Township Governments
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Independent School Districts
  • For Profit Organizations
  • Small Businesses
  • Special District Governments
  • Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • County Governments
  • Unrestricted
  • Public or Indian Housing Auth.
  • Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
  • Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Points of contact

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is soliciting applications for cooperative agreements to develop and implement public health strategies addressing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias across three integrated components, with an application deadline of June 26, 2026.

Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal governments (federally recognized and non-federally recognized), institutions of higher education (public and private), 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, special district governments, independent school districts, and public or Indian housing authorities. Current prime recipients of DP-23-0010 funding are ineligible; subrecipients are not subject to this restriction. Organizations may submit only one application per component under their Unique Entity Identifier, though they may apply for multiple components by submitting separate applications.

The CDC will award at least seven recipients across three components with total expected program funding of $35 million over a five-year period in 12-month budget periods. Component 1 (National Healthy Brain Initiative) funds at least two organizations at $2.5 million to $3 million per budget period to develop evidence-informed training, expand public health surveillance data including BRFSS adaptation, and facilitate coordination of recipients and national partners. Component 2 (BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence) funds at least two centers at $750,000 to $1 million per budget period, each specializing in one of three areas: dementia risk reduction, early detection and management, or dementia caregiving. Component 3 (ADRD Public Health Adoption Accelerator) funds up to two recipients at $750,000 to $1.2 million per budget period.

Recipients must implement strategies guided by the Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Series, provide technical assistance to state and territorial public health agencies, support surveillance through BRFSS modules, conduct professional education, and apply dissemination and implementation science principles. Applications require a project narrative (20 pages maximum), budget narrative, work plan, evaluation and performance measurement plan, organizational capacity documentation, and letters of support. Component 3 applicants must submit exactly three letters of support; additional letters will not strengthen applications.

The opportunity aligns with CFDA 93.334 and fulfills the aims of the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act (P.L. 115-406).

Synopsis

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. Organizations will: Collaborate with CDC and other organizations to create a prioritized list of ADRD approaches & strategies. Use proven strategies to engage partners, health care organizations, and policymakers to enhance uptake and implementation, accelerating the impact of ADRD efforts. Provide technical assistance to Component 1 & 2 recipients. Funding range: $750,000 - $1,200,000 per 12-month budget period. Applicants may apply for multiple components, but must submit a separate application per component.

Files

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Q and A CDC- RFA- DP- 26- 0227.pdf PDF
cdc-rfa-dp-26-0227.pdf PDF

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