Dementia Early Planning Workshop Series for Diverse Populations

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking grant applications for the Dementia Early Planning Workshop Series for Diverse Populations. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to create culturally specific, high-quality dementia and advanced care planning workshops for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) from diverse groups, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic/Latinx Americans, and LGBTQ+ persons. The grant will support the development and delivery of workshops that address the specific needs of these diverse groups, including legal and financial planning, guardianship, powers of attorney, and advanced directives. The grantee will be required to submit quarterly progress reports and reimbursement certifications, and the final report and reimbursement certification are due by July 30, 2027. • The grant will provide awards totaling $320,000 from the Illinois General Revenue Fund to one or multiple grantee organizations. • The anticipated award project period is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. • The grantee will be required to develop and deliver culturally tailored workshops specific for each community listed. • The core curriculums shall include topics such as acknowledgement of historically strained relationships, navigating cultural and religious traditions, and providing information on advanced directives. • The grantee will be required to provide a detailed marketing plan and to recruit attendees from the community(s) they are applying for.