Expanding Access to Women’s Health Grant
ID: 354660Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (HHS-CMS)

Award Range

$0 - $210K

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354660
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering the Expanding Access to Women’s Health Grant, aimed at enhancing reproductive and maternal health services across all U.S. states and the District of Columbia. This grant program, with an estimated total funding of $11.1 million, allows state governments to apply for a minimum award of $210,000 to support initiatives under sections 2707 and 2713 of the Public Health Service Act, focusing on comprehensive health insurance coverage and preventive health services. The initiative is particularly significant in addressing health disparities and improving access to essential health services for vulnerable populations, including Black women who face higher maternal mortality rates. Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Intent by July 8, 2024, and complete their applications electronically by the final deadline of August 7, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Iris Grady at Iris.Grady@cms.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Iris.Grady@cms.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EAW NOFO 6-5-24v3_CLEAN.pdf
    EAW.pdf
    The Expanding Access to Women’s Health Grant Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, seeks to enhance reproductive and maternal health services in all U.S. states and the District of Columbia. With a total allocation of approximately $11.1 million, the program permits grants of at least $210,000 per state to support activities under sections 2707 and 2713 of the Public Health Service Act, focusing on comprehensive health insurance coverage and preventive health services. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent by July 8, 2024, to apply electronically by August 7, 2024. The grant aims to address disparities in health outcomes, educate women on coverage options, and improve access to essential health services, especially for vulnerable populations, such as Black women who experience higher maternal mortality rates. The competitive grant process mandates a detailed project narrative, work plan, and budget, while ensuring compliance with various administrative requirements. Overall, this initiative represents a concerted effort by the federal government to improve women’s health access and outcomes through targeted state-level interventions.
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