Nursing Home Innovations Grant Board
This grant funds innovative, evidence-based projects that measurably improve care or quality of life for Colorado nursing home residents, with a focus on sustainability and statewide replicability.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates: September 11, 2026 (inquiries) | September 30, 2026 (application deadline) | June 1, 2027 (recommended for current-year project start)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000 per nursing home per year (varies by project type); projects may last 1–3 years; see details for category limits.
Summary: Supports innovative projects that measurably improve quality of care or life for Colorado nursing home residents.
Key Information: Application is by email; cost-reimbursement model; specific project types and funding caps apply.
Description
The Nursing Home Innovations Grant Board (NHIGB) funds projects in Colorado that directly improve the quality of care or quality of life for residents in federally certified nursing homes. Supported by Civil Money Penalty (CMP) funds and administered through the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP), these grants prioritize innovative, evidence-based, and sustainable projects that can be replicated statewide. Eligible projects include educational initiatives, resident or family council support, social and behavioral health interventions, workforce development, and technology implementation that demonstrates measurable benefits for residents. All intellectual property produced becomes publicly available to Colorado nursing homes.
