Maternal and Child Health Research Consortium (MCH RC)
ID: 355630Type: 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/355630
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Maternal and Child Health Research Consortium (MCH RC), aimed at enhancing maternal and child health outcomes through collaborative research. This initiative seeks to fund up to three cooperative agreements, each providing up to $600,000 for the first year and $800,000 in subsequent years, focusing on bridging evidence gaps and translating research into practice, particularly in underserved communities. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit institutions engaged in maternal and child health research, while individual applicants and foreign entities are excluded. Applications are due by April 23, 2025, and interested parties can contact Jessica DiBari, PhD, MHS, or Maura Maloney, PhD, MS, at MCH_RC@hrsa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MCH_RC@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    MCHB-HRSA-25-020-(U0A)-MCH-RC-final.pdf
    The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Maternal and Child Health Research Consortium (MCH RC) aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes. Applications are due by April 23, 2025, for research studies that align with MCHB's priorities under Title V of the Social Security Act. The initiative aims to fund up to three cooperative agreements, each receiving up to $600,000 for the first year and $800,000 in subsequent years. Eligible applicants include public or nonprofit institutions involved in maternal and child health research, while individual applicants and foreign entities are not eligible. The program's objectives include enhancing research infrastructure, bridging evidence gaps, and translating research into practice. Collaboration with strategic partners, especially from underserved communities, is emphasized. Recipients are expected to produce a minimum of two peer-reviewed publications annually and to mentor early-career investigators. The document provides comprehensive guidelines on preparation, application submission, and post-award management. The overarching goal is to foster collaborative research that informs health policy and enhances health equity, ultimately benefiting mothers, children, and families nationwide.
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