The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently released a grant funding opportunity to prevent child abuse and neglect. This funding opportunity aims to prevent child abuse and neglect by developing protective factors that promote healthier and resilient families and communities. Activities include strategies that aim to reach families before allegations of abuse and neglect occur.
501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized tribes or a group of federally recognized Michigan tribes, Urban Indian Health Clinic programs and universities are eligible to apply. A total of $97,500 in funding is available.
The grant period runs from April 1 to Sept. 30. To apply, applicants must register via EGrAMS to request an application by 5 p.m. on Feb 6, with final grant applications due by 3 p.m., Feb. 13.
To learn more about the opportunities, potential applicants are encouraged to attend a 90-minute pre-application conference scheduled for Jan. 22 at 2 p.m.
Members with questions may contact the MHA policy team.
Phone: (517) 703-8601
Fax: (517) 703-0628
