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

About this grant

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, address Grant Number: CDC-RFA-DP-26-0227. Expected awards: 7.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Grant Number: CDC-RFA-DP-26-0227

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 7
• Total Program Funding: $35M

How to apply

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2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: CDC-RFA-DP-26-0227
7. 7Posted: 2026-03-19

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