Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant (MN)

Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant (MN)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Amount: US $20,000 - US $80,000
Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Summary

The Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant (MN) aims to foster public understanding of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) through a statewide information campaign. The Minnesota Department of Health seeks partnerships with organizations experienced in reaching underserved communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ populations. Funded projects will promote early detection, cognitive testing benefits, and awareness of ADRD. Grants range from $20,000 to $80,000, with up to four grantees selected to implement impactful strategies.

Overview

Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant (MN) The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Aging and Healthy Communities Unit is requesting proposals to partner with MDH to implement a public information campaign to provide awareness of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia's (ADRD). We are seeking organization partners with experience in ADRD who can reach communities disproportionately impacted by underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis. These communities include Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+), American Indian, people living with disabilities, and communities in Greater Minnesota. Project proposals will demonstrate how organizations can use implementation-ready strategies to disseminate messages that increase awareness of ADRD. The purpose of this funding is to design and make publicly available materials for a statewide public information program that: Promotes the benefits of early detection and the importance of discussing cognition with a health care provider. Outlines the benefits of cognitive testing, the early warning signs of cognitive impairment, and the difference between normal cognitive aging and dementia. Provides awareness of ADRD. Funding Up to four grantees will be awarded. The minimum funding amount is $20,000 and the maximum funding amount is $80,000.

Eligibility

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