Delta Region Maternal Care Coordination Program
ID: 354640Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $450K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Delta Region Maternal Care Coordination Program (Delta MCC) for fiscal year 2024, aimed at enhancing access to perinatal health services for pregnant women and new mothers in the Delta region. The program seeks to improve maternal health outcomes through care coordination strategies, evidence-based practices, and the establishment of collaborative networks among healthcare providers serving rural underserved populations across eight states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. With a total funding amount of $1.8 million and individual awards up to $450,000, applications are due by August 2, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Nikita Patel at DeltaMCCProgram@hrsa.gov for further information and are encouraged to attend a webinar on July 9, 2024, to discuss the application process.

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    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces the Delta Region Maternal Care Coordination Program (Delta MCC) for fiscal year 2024, aiming to enhance access and coordination of perinatal health services in the Delta region. The funding opportunity, identified as HRSA-24-120, offers a total of $1.8 million, with individual awards up to $450,000 for cooperatives enhancing care for pregnant women and new mothers across eight states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. Eligible applicants include public or private entities that demonstrate capacity to serve rural underserved populations, with applications due by August 2, 2024. Through evidence-based strategies and a strong network of healthcare providers, the program focuses on improving maternal health outcomes, addressing barriers to care, and implementing sustainable care coordination practices. Further support is offered via a webinar for applicants on July 9, 2024, discussing the application process and requirements. This initiative highlights a federal commitment to tackling disproportionate maternal health risks in rural communities, intending to foster collaborative networks for better health service delivery during pregnancy and postpartum.
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