The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a competitive Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) to support organizations in implementing primary substance abuse prevention programs for children and youth.
Donor Name: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/02/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The purpose of the funding opportunity is to support community-based organizations in delivering evidence-informed primary prevention programs aimed at delaying the initiation of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among youth ages 12 to 17. These programs can achieve this goal in a variety of ways, including strengthening families as the first line of prevention, expanding access to positive extracurricular activities, building youth knowledge and decision-making skills, fostering safe and supportive environments and enhancing protective factors.
Funding Information
The grant period is June 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027, with a total of $3.75 million available. MDHHS anticipates issuing up to 10 awards.
Eligibility Criteria
This opportunity is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized tribes, a group of federally recognized Michigan tribes, or an Urban Indian Health Clinic program and universities.
For more information, visit MDHHS.
