Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovation Program
ID: 349421Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

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/349421
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovation Program (MCH PIP) through a cooperative agreement aimed at supporting innovative policy initiatives that enhance maternal and child health outcomes while addressing health disparities. Eligible applicants, including non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and tribal governments, are encouraged to provide technical assistance to stakeholders such as state officials and community members, focusing on policy initiatives that tackle social determinants of health and priority topics like maternal and infant mortality. The total estimated funding for this program is $2 million, with an award ceiling of $400,000 for up to five recipients, and applications are due by July 10, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Maura Dwyer at mdwyer@hrsa.gov or call (301) 443-0830.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mdwyer@hrsa.gov
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