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: June 26, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $35 million total over 5 years; $2.5M–$3M/year (Component 1), $750k–$1M/year (Component 2), $750k–$1.2M/year (Component 3); 7 awards expected
Summary: Funds organizations to implement public health strategies, Centers of Excellence, and adoption accelerators for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) using evidence-based approaches.
Key Information: Applicants may apply for multiple components but must submit a separate application for each; no cost sharing required.
Description
This opportunity supports the nationwide adoption and implementation of evidence-based public health strategies to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Through three distinct components, the program aims to promote brain health, improve public health infrastructure, and accelerate the translation of research and best practices into action. The initiative is aligned with the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map Series and the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act. Funded organizations will provide expertise, technical assistance, and leadership to state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies.
