# Michigan Rural Health Care Closer to Home Healthy Aging - 2027

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.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services — Policy Planning and Access (Michigan)
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Application due: 2026-09-16
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit Organizations, Local Public Health Agencies, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Clinics, Tribal Entities, Local Units of Government
- How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the EGrAMS portal at https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/user/searchgrants.aspx. Paper submissions are not accepted.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/user/searchgrants.aspx

## 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

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.

## Required attachments

- Application Form
- Budget Form
- Work Plan
- Certifications
- Indirect Cost Agreement (if applicable)

## Application package and source documents

- [MI - 2027 - Rural Health Care Closer to Home Healthy Aging - 2027 — Application Form (Application Form)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/bcde96ab-6bab-4cab-a811-0b3440183918/file) (primary) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/viewPDF.aspx?DownLdCat=PP&DownLdPgmId=4729
- [MI - 2027 - Standard Agreement Language (Standard Agreement Language)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d590a1ed-177a-47a9-bab2-e0eacb65d7e5/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=STD-SB27%20-%20Stnd%20FY27%20Single-%20Bureau%20Agmt.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Attachment B3 - Equipment Inventory Schedule (Attachment B3 - Equipment Inventory Schedule)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/521a8d70-7578-4b23-833b-b4a005b43f75/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Att_B3_FY27.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Attachment B4 - Indirect Cost De Minimis Rate Calculation Form (Attachment B4 - Indirect Cost De Minimis Rate Calculation Form)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/599f5a8c-77a9-4038-9e72-274499222fc1/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Att_B4_FY27%20Budget%20DeMinimis%20Calculator.xlsx&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report Requirements (Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report Requirements)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d7b9b97b-c1ff-4ab0-aabc-945f126407c6/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=RHTP+FY2027+Att+C.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Attachment F - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting (Attachment F - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/050c8a90-d2da-4345-89bb-53db50f24f37/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Att_F%20FFATA27_UEI.docx&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Fiscal Review Questionnaire (Fiscal Review Questionnaire)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ea758d23-43fe-4e0e-bcd6-da495c05714c/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Fiscal%20Questionnaire%20FY%202027_4.28.26.docx&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Indirect Costs and Cost Allocation Plan Instructions (Indirect Costs and Cost Allocation Plan Instructions)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/dd835fbc-1894-4524-afe9-18a4cbb7bc4c/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=FY_27_INDCA_Instr.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Pre-Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire (Pre-Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5321959e-0195-45dc-880a-3c5aa367afa2/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Pre-Award%20Questionnaire.docx&PublishLoc=Y

More Michigan RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/mi (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/mi.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/michigan-rural-health-care-closer-to-home-healthy-aging-2027--9320e3debe — data as of 2026-09-19.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.