Primary Substance Use Prevention Services - 2026

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.

The purpose of the funding opportunity is to support community-based organizations in delivering primary prevention programs aimed at delaying the initiation of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among youth ages 12 to 17. The program prioritizes strengthening families as the first line of prevention and advancing evidence-informed models that expand access to positive extracurricular activities, build youth knowledge and decision-making skills, foster safe and supportive environments and enhance protective factors – particularly for families impacted by substance use or overdose.

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.

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.

Funding for this GFO is through the State of Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund, which is receiving payments from the nationwide settlement with the three largest pharmaceutical distributors, as well as opioid manufacturer, Johnson and Johnson. Michigan is slated to receive nearly $1.6 billion from the settlement by 2040 with half being distributed to the state’s fund and the other half being distributed directly to county, city and township governments.

Grant applications must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS program by 3 p.m., April 2, 2026.

A pre-application conference will be held to discuss this funding opportunity and provide instructions on using the EGrAMS system at 9:00 a.m., March 9, 2026. It will last approximately 90 minutes and can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3OHR1FF .

For more information or to apply, visit the EGrAMS website and select "About EGrAMS" link in the left panel to access the "Competitive Application Instructions" training manual. The complete GFO and resource documents can be accessed under the ‘Current Grants’ section under the “Specialty Behavioral Health Services” link and selecting the “PSUPS-2026” grant program.