The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Long Term Care Operations Section has issued a Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) for quality-of-life enrichment projects for residents of nursing homes. The purpose of the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program is to fund projects and activities that will support, protect and benefit nursing facility residents. All proposals must include enhancements to nursing facility services and go beyond the services required to be provided by a nursing facility. Eligible applicants include hospitals and healthcare organizations, academic institutions, nursing facilities, nonprofit organizations, private businesses, Native American Tribal organizations and other organizations. Organizations must be able to plan, implement and evaluate projects, programs and improvements designed to protect or improve quality of life and care for nursing home residents. The grant period is from Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026. The total amount available is $5 million. All applicant agencies must register for the EGrAMS system and request an application by 5 p.m., Friday, May 16. Grant applications for the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program GFO must be submitted electronically via EGrAMS by 3 p.m., Thursday, May 22. Technical support is available until noon that day through the EGrAMS Help Desk.
