Deadline: 5-Nov-21
The American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) Foundation has launched a Request for Proposals for Research Grants to support research projects on issues related to the birth center model of care.
The AABC Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established by the American Association of Birth Centers in 1994 to advance public knowledge and understanding of issues related to family-centered childbirth.
The Foundation raises funds to support the advancement of the AABC birth center model as the standard to improve maternity and women’s health care.
Foundation Goals
The Foundation aims to accomplish this mission by identifying funding needs and appropriate resources necessary to carry out the following goals:
- Assuring continued development, expansion, and stability of the birth center model.
- Educating various audiences about the role of birth centers in improving maternity and women’s health care.
- Identifying and validating components of the birth center model through ongoing quantitative and qualitative research.
- Documenting and disseminating the history and ongoing research and development of the birth center model.
- Supporting CABC accreditation as the standard for birth center excellence.
Funding Information
- AABCF is offering 1-year grant opportunities of up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to individuals or organizations
- Non-profit status not required
- Research project related to the birth center model of care
- A demonstrated capacity and a plan to complete the research in accordance with the project’s timeline.
For more information, visit https://www.aabcfoundation.org/research-grants#