Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (Rural MOMS)
ID: 355371Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (Rural MOMS) to enhance access to maternity and obstetrics care in rural areas through collaborative improvement networks. This program aims to implement evidence-based delivery models to reduce maternal mortality risks and improve healthcare access, particularly in underserved regions. With a total funding allocation of up to $3 million, the program will support three cooperative agreements, each providing up to $1 million annually for four years. Interested applicants, including various public and private organizations, must submit their proposals by April 22, 2025, and can direct inquiries to RMOMS@hrsa.gov for further information.

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    The Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (Rural MOMS), initiated by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, aims to establish collaborative networks that enhance maternal and infant health care access in rural communities. This funding opportunity, with an application deadline of April 22, 2025, allocates up to $3 million to support three cooperative agreements, each up to $1 million annually for four years. Eligible applicants include various public and private organizations providing maternity care in designated rural or underserved areas. The program emphasizes the implementation of evidence-based delivery models to reduce maternal mortality risks and enhance access to obstetric services. Applicants must demonstrate networking capacities, including partnerships with tertiary providers and state Medicaid offices, to ensure broad and effective service delivery. Moreover, applicants need to include a long-term sustainability strategy post-funding. Successful applications will undergo a merit review focusing on need, response, program self-assessment, impact, resources, and support requested. The program reflects a federal commitment to addressing maternal health disparities, particularly in regions with limited healthcare infrastructure, ultimately improving health outcomes for mothers and infants in rural America.
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