Maternal and Child Health Secondary Data Analysis Research (MCH SDAR)
ID: 355633Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $60K

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/355633
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity for the Maternal and Child Health Secondary Data Analysis Research (MCH SDAR) program for fiscal year 2025. This initiative aims to support research that analyzes existing national data sets to improve health outcomes for maternal and child health populations, particularly focusing on children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities. The program is crucial for enhancing evidence-based strategies to address health disparities and improve overall health services for these vulnerable groups. Up to ten grants of $60,000 each will be awarded, with applications due by February 25, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Akosua Mainoo at MCHSDAR@hrsa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MCHSDAR@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    MCHB-HRSA-25-023-(R42)-MCH-SDAR HRSA-25-024-(R43)-Autism-SDAR-final.pdf
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a funding opportunity for the Maternal and Child Health Secondary Data Analysis Research (MCH SDAR) and Autism Secondary Data Analysis Research (Autism SDAR) for fiscal year 2025. Applications are due by February 25, 2025. The aim is to support research that utilizes existing data sets to enhance health outcomes for maternal and child populations, especially concerning adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities. Up to ten grants of $60,000 per year will be provided for MCH SDAR, and up to eight grants for Autism SDAR, totaling $600,000 and $480,000 respectively. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit institutions of higher learning, public/private nonprofits engaged in relevant research, and other qualified entities, with specific limitations on foreign and individual applicants. The funding encourages collaborations between early-stage and senior investigators and emphasizes addressing health disparities and improving research at diverse institutions. Key program objectives include producing published research, facilitating mentorship for early-stage investigators, and enhancing data-driven strategies to tackle health disparities. Further details on application preparation, review processes, and post-award requirements are provided within the notice, reiterating the HRSA's commitment to advancing maternal and child health outcomes through evidence-based research.
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