MDHHS RFPs Youth Summer Camp Programs Promoting Nursing

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has requested proposals for summer camp programs which will introduce Grade 1-11 students - especially rural students - to nursing:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/newsroom/2026/02/23/nursing-camps

http://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs

MDHHS seeks proposals for youth nursing summer camp programs
By Lynn Sutfin - February 23, 2026

LANSING, Mich. – 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 programs is to support the creation of new and expansion of existing nursing-focused camps, particularly in rural communities, to increase early exposure to nursing careers and strengthen the future workforce. 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., Friday, March 20.

A pre-application conference will be held to discuss this funding opportunity and provide instructions on using the EGrAMS system at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 27. 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 within the “Policy, Planning & Legislative” link and by selecting the “NSCC-2026” grant program.