Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Grant Opportunity

The Michigan Department of Education is announcing the availability of funds under Section 1102 of Public Act 121 of 2024 to support the development of a Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Program. The purpose of the grant is:

• to create a CHW certification program that meets career and technical education accreditation standards.
• to create a program that is replicable by other local education agencies (LEAs) or intermediate school districts (ISDs), ensuring scalability and broad impact.

The application for funding to develop a CHW Certification Program is now open in NexSys and can be found under “My Opportunities” on the NexSys Dashboard. The application will close at 11:59 PM EST March 30, 2025. The application is available to LEAs and ISDs within the state of Michigan.    

Grant Application Components

• Project Description: Explain the scope of the CHW certification program and its impact on the community.
• Detailed Budget: Include a budget breakdown for hiring staff, curriculum development, materials, accreditation fees, and other necessary expenditures.
• Timeline: A timeline of major milestones, including development, launch, and expected completion date. The completion date for the project is September 30, 2026.
• Replication Plan: Outline how the program can be replicated by other LEAs or ISDs.
• The total funding available for the project is $275,000.

For questions about this grant opportunity, please contact Karley Roy at royk8@michigan.gov.