Maternal and Child Health Public Health Catalyst Program
ID: 355635Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $135K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355635
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Public Health Catalyst Program, a federal grant opportunity aimed at enhancing MCH education within public health programs. This initiative seeks to recruit and train diverse graduate students in MCH public health, expand MCH curriculum offerings, and build faculty capacity in accredited higher education institutions. The program is critical for addressing systemic workforce shortages in maternal and child health, emphasizing equity and collaboration with Title V Maternal and Child Health Services. A total of $1,350,000 is available for distribution across ten grants, with individual awards up to $135,000 annually. Applications are due by January 23, 2025, and interested parties can contact Katie Van Nuys at KVanNuys@hrsa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KVanNuys@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    MCHB-HRSA-25-025-(T1C)-MCH-PH-Catalyst-Final.pdf
    The Maternal and Child Health Bureau's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines the Maternal and Child Health Public Health Catalyst Program (Opportunity Number: HRSA-25-025) aimed at enhancing maternal and child health (MCH) education in public health programs. Applications are due by January 23, 2025, with funding totaling $1,350,000 spread across ten grants of up to $135,000 annually. The program has two tracks: Track 1 focuses on starting new MCH curricula, while Track 2 aims to expand existing offerings in accredited higher education institutions. Eligible applicants include public and non-profit institutions of higher education, and applicants must hold Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation. Projects should recruit diverse graduate students and develop or enhance MCH curricula to address identified gaps. The program targets systemic public health workforce shortages in MCH; the initiative has a strong focus on equity and personnel development while fostering collaborations with Title V Maternal and Child Health Services. The NOFO emphasizes a comprehensive application process including project narratives, goals, faculty involvement, and budget planning to ensure effective implementation and measurable outcomes related to MCH education. Award decisions will be based on documented needs, responsiveness, performance evaluation, and sustainability of programs post-funding.
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