The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Strengthen the Evidence for Maternal and Child Health Programs.
Donor Name: Health Resources and Services Administration
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/08/2022
Size of the Grant: Up to $700,000
Grant Duration: 5 years
Details:
The purpose of this program is to increase the effective design, implementation, and monitoring of evidence-based or -informed strategies by Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant programs in order to improve maternal and child health. Specific activities may include, but are not limited to: provision of targeted technical assistance (TA) and supports to all 59 states and jurisdictions focused on state-identified MCH priorities; evaluation and revision of evidence analysis reports, as appropriate, and identification of evidence-based or -informed strategies for all Title V National Performance Measures; maintenance and expansion of the MCH Digital Library which provides access to current and historical digital and downloadable resources for all Title V Block Grant and stakeholder communities; and development of brief, timely evidence reviews on high-priority MCH topics to inform policy and programmatic decision-making for local, state, and national MCH partners. The goals of the program include:
- Increased ability of Title V agencies to effectively design, implement, and monitor evidence-based or -informed strategies to improve MCH.
- Increased number of National Performance Measure (NPM) goals achieved each year that contribute to meeting the goals of the Title V National Outcome Measures (NOMs).
- Increased contribution to the evidence base from states and jurisdictions implementation of evidence-based or -informed strategies to improve MCH
- Enhanced and increased publically available digital resources related to MCH
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) administers programs with focus areas in maternal and women’s health, adolescent and young adult health, perinatal and infant health, child health, and children with special health care needs. To achieve its mission of improving the health and well-being of America’s mothers, children, and families, MCHB is implementing a strategic plan that includes the following four goals:
- Goal 1: Assure access to high-quality and equitable health services to optimize health and well-being for all MCH populations
- Goal 2: Achieve health equity for MCH populations
- Goal 3: Strengthen public health capacity and workforce for MCH
- Goal 4: Maximize impact through leadership, partnership, and stewardship
Funding Information
- Up to $700,000 per award, subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
- February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2028 (5 years)
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- State governments
- City or township governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Independent school districts.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.