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MDHHS seeks applications to increase lung cancer screening opportunities for Michigan residents

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) to increase lung cancer screening by expanding capacity of primary care clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers to refer patients to lung cancer screening through the use of evidence-based interventions outlined in the American Cancer Society reference guide. 

Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, for-profit organizations, local health departments, federally recognized tribes, a group of federally recognized Michigan tribes or an Urban Indian Health Clinic program and universities.  

The award period begins Nov.1, 2026, and ends Sept. 30, 2027. MDHHS expects to award approximately $80,000. Project director requests for access to the application are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Grant applications must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS system by 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15. 

A pre-application conference will be held to provide instruction on using the EGrAMS system at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, and will last approximately 90 minutes. The webinar can be accessed at https://bit.ly/4wuh0km. At the conclusion of the conference, a recording of the webinar will be posted on the EGrAMS system.  

For more information or to apply, visit the EGrAMS website and select the “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 within the “Public Health Administration” link and by selecting the “LCCP-2027” grant program.  

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