Congresswoman Scholten Announces $4.7 Million for Health Care Research and Supportive Services in West Michigan

October 8, 2026 Press Release GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $4,728,459 for a variety of medical research projects and investments in community health and well-being services across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “Community-based and community-led research is worth every federal dollar we invest into it,” said Congresswoman Scholten . “I am proud to represent a district that provides world-class health care and advances critical medical initiatives. From cancer research to mental health services and support for our youth, the diversity of these investments reflect a community that leaves no one behind. I am proud to work on behalf of West Michigan, and I will keep fighting to bring federal dollars back home.” Individual awards listed below: $912,000 — Van Andel Research Institute This funding will support cell biology research. $750,000 — Calhoun County Community Mental Health Authority This funding will support mental health and substance abuse services. $675,856 — Arbor Circle Corporation This funding will support the READY4Life program, which helps West Michigan youth and young adults ages 14–24 build healthy relationship skills and transition successfully into adulthood. $618,967 — Van Andel Research Institute This funding will support research programs in neuroscience and neurological disorders. $554,933 — Van Andel Research Institute This funding will support cancer cause and prevention research. $400,000 — Kent County Health Department This funding will support substance abuse treatment projects. $200,000 — Arbor Circle Corporation Center This funding will support mental health services projects. $199,972 — Hope Network Professional Services This funding will support mental health services projects. $190,764 — Van Andel Research Institute This funding will support cancer biology research, including the development and improvement of research software for DNA methylation and RNA sequencing analysis. $166,080 — Van Andel Research Institute This funding will support research specialist positions focused on establishing and interpreting abnormal DNA methylation in cancer. $59,887 — Van Andel Research Institute This funding will support cancer biology research. ### Issues : Improving our Health Care Supporting Aging Americans