Public Health Strategies to Address Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias: The National Healthy Brain Initiative, BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence, and Public Health Adoption Accelerator
This grant funds organizations and centers to develop, implement, and accelerate public health strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias through training, data, best practices, and technical support.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $35,000,000; typical awards: $750,000–$3,000,000 per year depending on component; up to 7 awards; 12-month budget periods.
Summary: Supports public health strategies to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias through the Healthy Brain Initiative, BOLD Centers of Excellence, and Public Health Adoption Accelerator.
Key Information: Applicants may apply for multiple components but must submit a separate application for each.
Description
This funding opportunity, offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), aims to advance public health strategies addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). The program funds three main components:
- National Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI): Supports up to two organizations to develop and implement public health strategies guided by the HBI Road Map Series, including professional training, data surveillance, and coordination of partners.
- BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence: Funds three centers specializing in dementia risk reduction, early detection/management, or caregiving. Centers will support the BOLD program, disseminate best practices, and translate research into practical tools.
- ADRD Public Health Adoption Accelerator: Supports up to two organizations to accelerate adoption and implementation of effective public health strategies, provide technical assistance, and collaborate on prioritized ADRD approaches.
The initiative aligns with the HBI Road Map Series and the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, targeting evidence-based approaches to promote brain health, address cognitive impairment, and support caregivers.
