Deadline: 13-Jun-22
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for State Maternal Health Innovation and Data Capacity Program.
The purpose of this program is to support state capacity to improve maternal health and address maternal health disparities through quality services, a skilled workforce, enhanced data quality and capacity, and innovative programming that aims to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
The program addresses the high rates of these adverse maternal health outcomes by engaging public health professionals, providers, payers, and consumers to implement evidence-based interventions and policy changes that address critical gaps in and needs for services within the following categories:
- Direct clinical care;
- Workforce training;
- Maternal health data enhancements; and,
- Community engagement.
It seeks to improve state capacity through a coordinated effort using public health approaches, direct service delivery, and maternal health data to support the implementation of innovative maternal health strategies. A primary program component is the creation of and support for a state-focused Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF).
This funding opportunity will support 21 state-focused projects tasked with translating maternal health innovations and recommendations from ideas to action.
Funding Information
Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,000,000
Program Requirements and Expectations
Award recipients will propose projects that include the core functions and activities. Applications should not duplicate existing activities, nor should funds be used to supplant current activities. Funded activities under this announcement shouldBe used to supplement existing maternal health activities.
For the purpose of this funding opportunity, applicants should propose projects that Involve collaboration with a state to strengthen state-level capacity in achieving program aims.
- Establish a State-Focused Maternal Health Task Force
- Improve State-Level Maternal Health Data and Surveillance
- Improve the Collection, Reporting, and Analysis of AIM Data
- Promote and Execute Innovation in Maternal Health Service Delivery
Eligibility Information
- Eligible applicants include any domestic public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization
- Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations are also eligible to apply.
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For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337896
