The Healthy Brain Initiative: Technical Assistance to Implement Public Health Actions related to Cognitive Health, Cognitive Impairment, and Caregiving at the State and Local Levels

Healthy Brain Initiative
CFDA 93.334 Active Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$25.4M FY2026
$22.8M
FY24
$25.4M
FY25
$25.4M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.334 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

The purpose of the listing is to implement public health actions through engagement of national partners and public health networks at national, state and local levels to apply public health strategies to promote cognitive health; address cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease; and support the needs of care partners (paid and unpaid persons providing care or assistance to someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government
  • U.S. Territory Government
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
  • Tribal Government (other)
  • Municipality/Township Government
  • County Government

Reference posted NOFOs available on grants.gov

Beneficiaries

  • Resident/Citizen of U.S. Territory
  • U.S. Citizen

Anyone/General Public

How to Apply

Award Procedure

After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days
  • Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance

Description

These public health actions will be accomplished through the provision of technical assistance and support in the following areas: 1) Using data and information to develop, examine, and deploy effective strategies, identify and address gaps in implementation, create and assess technical assistance tools, and monitor progress in achieving program goals; 2) Engaging in environmental approaches that promote inclusion of cognitive health, cognitive impairment and caregiving into community and workplace policies and plans; 3) Supporting health system strategies to improve early detection of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease, and increasing awareness among health care providers about care partner health and role in care management; and 4) Facilitating the translation and dissemination of information and resources through public health networks.

Mission Categories

Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Restrictions are indicated in the NOFO posted on Grants.gov

Required Documentation

Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

LaShanda Washington
7704882766
4770 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30341
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-02. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:30:26.