Michigan Rural Health Care Closer to Home Healthy Aging - 2027

Summary

Synopsis As part of RHTP’s Care Closer to Home Blueprint Initiative, the Promoting Healthy Aging in Rural Communities Blueprint aims to transform access to care in rural communities by creating sustainable, community-based pathways that bring health services closer to where people live and work. By connecting partners across health and social sectors, the initiative reimagine care delivery, improve transportation access, and simplify access to primary and behavioral health. Through innovative approaches to chronic disease management, maternal and child health, and behavioral health, it seeks to improve outcomes while making care more efficient, coordinated, and person-centered. This funding opportunity will help rural residents age in place and access health care in their communities, while reducing costly visits to higher acuity settings and emergency departments.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, local public health agencies, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), rural clinics, tribal entities, and local units of government serving rural Michigan communities as defined by the MDHHS RHTP Blueprint parameters.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must demonstrate effective collaboration across health and social sectors; provide a comprehensive plan to expand care access and support healthy aging in rural areas; submit required forms including a completed application form, budget, work plan, and certifications; adhere to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services grant requirements and reporting standards.