Partnership for National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership
ID: 355639Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355639
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the Partnership for National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership program, offering cooperative agreements aimed at enhancing the capacity of state MCH programs, urban MCH programs, Healthy Start initiatives, and MIECHV programs. The program's objectives include fostering collaboration among stakeholders, addressing emerging public health issues, and developing a skilled MCH workforce, with a focus on achieving improved health outcomes and reducing disparities by 2030. A total of four awards will be made, with funding ranging from $400,000 to $1,622,500, and applications are due by January 3, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Erin M. Patton at (240) 645-5791 or via email at mchbpartnership@hrsa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mchbpartnership@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HRSA-25-028.pdf
    The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Partnership for National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership program (HRSA-25-028), with applications due by January 3, 2025. The program aims to enhance the capacity of state MCH programs, urban MCH programs, Healthy Start initiatives, and MIECHV programs through collaborative support over five years. Four cooperative agreements will be awarded, each focused on specific areas with funding ranging from $400,000 to $1,622,500. Eligible applicants include various domestic organizations, including public and private higher education institutions, non-profits, for-profits, and tribal governments. The program objectives focus on collaboration, addressing emerging public health issues, facilitating peer learning, and developing a skilled MCH workforce. Recipients are expected to engage in national efforts to enhance MCH leadership and performance. The award process involves an initial eligibility review, followed by a merit review based on criteria including need, response, performance reporting, impact, and resources. The expected start date for funded projects is May 1, 2025, contingent on sufficient appropriations. This funding opportunity reflects a commitment to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities among maternal and child populations.
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