Nursing Summer Camp Competitive - 2026

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a competitive Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) to introduce primary and secondary school students to nursing through summer camp experiences

The purpose of the program is to support the creation of new and expansion of existing nursing-focused camps, particularly in rural communities, to expand early exposure to nursing careers and strengthen future workforce pipelines. Camps must be led by Michigan-licensed nurses and provide hands-on skill development, CPR training, vital sign instruction, first aid, and guidance on nursing education pathways.

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 May 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026, with a total of $27,500 available. MDHHS anticipates issuing between two and five awards.

Grant applications must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS program by 3 p.m., March 20, 2026.

A pre-application conference will be held to discuss this funding opportunity and provide instructions on using the EGrAMS system at 10:00 a.m., February 27, 2026. It will last approximately 90 minutes and can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3MMtWRE.

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 “Policy, Planning & Legislative” link and selecting the “NSCC-2026” grant program.