The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released a grant funding opportunity March 4 to provide support to organizations implementing primary substance use prevention programs for children and youth.
The goal of this program is to support organizations to deliver primary prevention programs that prevent youth, ages 12 to 17, from partaking in alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Some programming ideas include increasing access to extracurricular activities, helping youth develop decision-making skills and other protective factors.
This funding opportunity is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized tribes, or an Urban Indian Health Clinic program and universities.
Funding is provided through the State of Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund. These funds are from a nationwide settlement with pharmaceutical distributors. The state plans to receive $1.8 billion from the settlement by 2040. Funds plan to be distributed to the state and directly to county, city and township governments.
Members are encouraged to join the pre-application conference scheduled for 9 a.m. on Monday, March 9.
Applications are due by 3 p.m. April 2 via EGrAMS. More information about this funding opportunity can be found on the EGrAMS website under “Current Grants” then “Specialty Behavioral Health Services” and finally selecting the “PSUPS-2026” grant program.
Members with questions may contact the MHA policy team.